N_PREVENTION_GD_PREDATEUR_ZSUP_066: Wolf Predation Risk Zones for Livestock in France

Geospatial zones defined by French prefectural decree to manage wolf predation on domestic herds. The dataset differentiates between 'first circle' areas with observed attacks in the last two years and 'second circle' areas with a risk of predation during the current year. It was created by the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM) and last updated in September 2019.

Use Cases

• Mapping predation risk zones based on the 'first circle' and 'second circle' classifications mentioned in the description.
• Analyzing the spatial relationship between predator presence and eligibility for herd protection aid (measure 323 c1).
• Evaluating the implementation of preventive actions like enhanced guarding and protective dog use in designated risk areas.

Strengths

• Based on official prefectural decrees, providing a legal and administrative basis for the zones.
• Differentiates between areas of confirmed attacks and areas of potential risk, as specified in the amended decree of 19 June 2009.

Limitations

• Last updated 2019-09-09 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and spatial scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES

Collection Method

Defined by prefectural decree based on indications of predator presence or attacks.

Time Range

The decree framework was amended on 19 June 2009; zones are defined annually.

Freshness

Last updated 2019-09-09 00:00:00

Geography

Likely covers areas in France, specifically where wolf predation on livestock is a concern.