Wolf Attacks Threaten Swiss Alp Farming and Tourism

Farmers in the Maggia Valley, Switzerland, are raising the alarm about the increasing threat of wolf attacks on their livestock. They claim the wolf population is causing a surge in goat killings, leading to a decline in traditional Alp farming practices. This decline, they argue, has cascading effects, impacting the valley’s tourism industry and the future of cultural traditions. The farmers express their concern about the lack of governmental support and understanding of their situation. They fear that the continued wolf attacks could lead to the disappearance of the iconic goat cheese produced in the Maggia Valley, a symbol of the region’s cultural heritage.