The Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) conducted a thorough inspection in the Dunduri meadows after several deceased Taurog cows and Konik horses were found. They determined that the livestock density surpassed the set limit established in the rental contract. Specifically, the maximum allowed density is 0.9 livestock units per hectare from mid-May to mid-September; however, the inspections showed a concerning 1.38 units per hectare. This overpopulation can have detrimental effects on grassland habitats, including nesting bird species that rely on these environments.

As a result of the inspection findings, the lessee, the 'Ķemeru National Park Fund', has been instructed to take necessary actions by May 15 this year to ensure that livestock numbers in the Dunduri meadows do not exceed the established grazing density. Additionally, the agency has called for improvements to be made to the fencing infrastructure and visitor information systems. They also mandated that by March 23 of this year, measures need to be implemented in both Dunduri and Lielupe floodplain meadows to manage the carcasses of dead animals.

This situation highlights the importance of adhering to environmental management regulations to maintain biodiversity and the health of grassland ecosystems. The overpopulation of livestock not only threatens the ecological balance but also raises concerns about the long-term viability of such natural habitats, requiring vigilant monitoring and proactive management strategies from the relevant authorities to prevent further ecological degradation in the future.