  d0ryfx2k here are some government programs and initiatives for otters in germany and europe: hankensbttel otter centre this center in lower saxony buys or rents land with running water to create secluded habitats for otters. the center works with local residents to encourage agricultural use that's compatible with nature.  otter habitat network europe (ohne) this network aims to protect otter habitats and populations in europe. the network's activities include:  protecting core areas where otters can naturally re-colonize  developing habitats between core areas to connect isolated populations  protecting underpopulated areas to include them in the network  eurasian otter management plan this plan in bavaria includes consulting, prevention, and compensation. in 2018, the bavarian parliament added a fourth pillar to examine the removal of otters, but the project was temporarily suspended after legal action was filed.  aktion fischotterschutz this organization aims to reconstruct river systems and close gaps between otter populations.
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