# Invasive raccoon management in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/invasive-raccoon-management-in-germany > Updated: 2026-08-15T14:24:03.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In Germany, local communities and organizations are addressing the impact of invasive raccoon populations through management and sustainable utilization. Initial efforts focused on community discussions regarding the damage raccoons cause to gardens and waterways. In Herzkamp, local leaders highlighted the need for species management, with zoo keeper Boris Kostka noting that “Der Waschbär räumt alles leer” (The raccoon clears everything out). Following these management concerns, initiatives have shifted toward culinary solutions to reduce waste. In Weimar, the Gasthaus Lindeneck has begun serving raccoon meat as a specialty to promote the sustainable use of the invasive species. In partnership with the Ecological Hunting Association (ÖJV) of Thuringia, the restaurant hosts cooking courses to help hunters and the public overcome psychological barriers to consuming the meat, which is described as a “butter-tender” delicacy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Weimar restaurant serves raccoon to promote sustainable use of invasive species A restaurant in Weimar, Germany, is serving raccoon meat to promote the sustainable consumption of the invasive species, supported by culinary courses hosted by the Ecological Hunting Association of Thuringia. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weimar-restaurant-serves-raccoon-to-promote-sustainable-use-of-invasive-species ### 2026-08-03: Germany's wildlife sites focus on environmental education and raccoon control German wildlife sites highlight environmental education at Wildpark Tiergarten Weilburg and address invasive raccoon issues in Herzkamp, with local officials outlining new projects and management efforts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germanys-wildlife-sites-focus-on-environmental-education-and-raccoon-control --- Cite as: Invasive raccoon management in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/invasive-raccoon-management-in-germany