The intensification of preventive measures with the appointment of a civilian aide shepherd and the presence of 21 guard dogs have contributed, he believes.
In addition, 16 lynx were counted at the last count conducted in the Alpine foothills and Alps this winter, eight more than in 2007 to 2008.
During the summer of 2010, 6000 of some 7600 sheep and goats summering in the Alps have been measures to prevent wolf attacks with 21 dogs protection funded by the Confederation.
In total, only two sheep were victims of Wolves in 2010. This is significantly lower than in 2009 (23 sheep and goats killed).