The German Delegation of the CIC held its autumn meeting at Schloss Kranichstein, which serves as a hunting museum near Darmstadt.
Around 80 people attended the two-day event.
CIC President Luis de la Peña and Director General Arno Wimpffen attended the meeting and the social programme. They informed the delegation about the current activities of the CIC and the planning for the upcoming General Assembly in Hamburg, taking place from 8–11 April 2027.
The two-day event concluded with a gala dinner attended by Michael Ruhl, State Secretary for Agriculture of Hessen.
Conservation in Practice: Projects of the CIC German Delegation
The German Delegation also presented updates on several ongoing projects.
Water for the Khwe Community in Namibia
Working with Father Laurense Shomangula and funded by the CIC, the German Delegation has extended the water pipelines to the Khwe settlements in Omega, in the Caprivi Strip.
Hunting in Berlin
A survey of Berlin residents found that 75% support hunting within the city limits in principle.
The final report has been submitted to the Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin, and talks with the Berlin Senate about putting the project into practice are underway.
Wild Rabbits Return to Saxony-Anhalt
Disease and habitat loss have made native wild rabbits scarce.
A project in the Möser hunting district will release wild rabbits again, with official permits, scientific support from Prof. Sven Herzog and ongoing monitoring. The rabbits will not be hunted until the population is stable.
Wild rabbits keep land open, provide burrows for other animals and serve as prey for predators, which helps protect ground-nesting birds.
The project will also produce a practical guide for other districts. Funding of approximately €11,600 has been requested.
Wolves and Germany’s Deer and Wild Boar
A further project examines how returning wolves affect deer and wild boar numbers, their behaviour and hunting.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Sven Herzog will review the research and interview hunters and foresters in wolf areas. The results will be compiled into a German-language brochure for hunters, foresters and other land users.
The project is co-funded with the Verein Grünes Kreuz, with the German Delegation contributing €4,750 plus VAT.
