Wild boar encounters in Haifa have decreased significantly since Yona Yahav became mayor, with a new survey showing a threefold increase in residents who have never encountered a wild boar. The municipality’s policy of culling wild boars, along with other measures like fencing and public awareness campaigns, has been credited for this decrease.
The survey of 406 residents also revealed a drop in the frequency of encounters with wild boars, with a decrease in the percentage of residents encountering them weekly. While wild boars remain a top concern for residents, the sense of harm has decreased. Support for municipal policies on punishing those who feed wild boars is high, but there is some opposition to culling practices.
Survey Conclusion
Prof. Bar-Ilan noted that while the public benefits from reduced encounters with wild boars, there is growing criticism of the municipality’s approach. The survey reflects a preference among Haifa residents for a balanced approach to managing the wild boar population.
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