“The future of hunting and conservation is threatened“. European Hunting and Conservation Federation (FACE), signature campaign putting pressure on community officials, which will last until June 6, when the titles will be handed over to Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for the Environment. already have about 290,000. aim “save nature” and prevent Brúmelas from enacting laws against hunting activities that they consider “necessary” to achieve this.
“The hunting of birds, the habitat of prey species, management of large carnivoresMeasures we take to protect hunting culture and nature in Europe, political decisions“, says FACE.
existence points to 80% of the laws affecting hunting and conservation are decided in Brussels.. Therefore, it will forward the titles supporting the nine requests to the European Union (EU). changing the fundamental problems of hunting and conservation:
-A Europe rich in biodiversity for all.
–Natural policy, promoting hunter conservation effortseven in protected areas.
-New regulation regarding the tender nature restoration to provide ecosystems and habitats for small game, particularly in wetlands and farmland.
– A more objective and data-driven approach to hunting, traditional hunting practices.
–Population large carnivores They should be referenced according to their conservation status under the Habitats Directive.
-HE recognition of predators not as a problem but as part of the solution for nature.
– objective, fair and understandable laws for hunters
-Respect for us cultural heritageessential for the future of a diverse Europe.
– Brussels should address this program on an international scale, as it has a strong influence in the world.
Politicians against hunting
Confirming that it represents the interests of 7 million hunters in Europe and represents the “voice” of this group, FACE claims: nature is deteriorating on the continent“but not everywhere” and above all “not because of hunting”.
“Hunters work, participate and perform wherever and whenever we can to ensure a solid future. conservation work every day on the continent. But, some policy makers are working against hunting in Brussels“, warning.
He says they “unnecessarily” restrict important hunting practices. “In some countries, even if predators play a key role in the recovery of populations, as in the case of the dove, there is pressure to suspend the management of large carnivores by predators. If they prevent us from managing them, the rest of Europe and large carnivores will suffer,” he predicts.
Hunters are complaining “Despite clear and scientific evidence to the contrary,” hunting is presented as one of the greatest threats to nature.“.
“There is active agenda to end most traditional territorial hunting practices all over Europe. Some political leaders have come to propose that hunting (and fishing) should end on 10% of EU territory,” FACE denounced.
The group recalls, for example, that the European Commission (EC) initiated an infringement procedure against Spain and France. dove huntingbecause “although the populations are in a stable state and Spain meets all the requirements demanded by the European regulations in the field of adaptive management” he banned its capture.
Impact of community standards
This group includes a list of: Impact of standards approved in Brussels He’s on the hunt. Because issues such as “the state of biodiversity in European agricultural lands” and “birds to hunt” are decided there.
It is also up to Brussels to decide “when birds can be hunted (hunting periods)”, “hunting methods” and “how well large carnivores can be managed”.
Other decisions taken in Brussels: “Firearms that can be used”, “munitions that can be used”, “traditional hunting” and “rules related to agriculture and the environment that have an impact on catchable species”.
FACE consists of national hunting associations of 37 European countries, 27 of which are from the EU, and it also has seven associate members. In addition, It is the democratic representative body of the world’s largest hunters. and one of the most important non-governmental organizations in Europe.
Headquartered in Brussels, it is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and acts as co-secretary of a key intergroup group in the European Parliament: “Biodiversity, Hunting and the Rural Environment”.
Manuel Gallardo, President of the Spanish Royal Hunting Federation, said: “This campaign represents an important step in asking European policymakers to work with hunters in Europe. a future that guarantees hunting and protection. This action is crucial given the recent AK attacks and clear processes over large carnivores, migratory birds, ammunition, firearms and the new laws of nature.”
Collecting signatures: https://signforhunting.com/es/#petition
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Contact address of the environment department: crizclimatica@prensaiberica.es
Source: Informacion
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