WILDLIFE CRIME
THE WILDLIFE CRIME AND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE BROUGHT NEWS OF MEASURES THAT SHOULD RESULT IN MORE ACTION AND LESS TALK, WRITES PAUL GALLAGHER
Facing up to the threat of
Wildlife
CRIME " MASS POISONING EVENTS LIKE THE KILLING OF 23 BUZZARDS IN CORK LAST YEAR CONTINUE TO THREATEN IRELAND’S NATURAL HERITAGE AND POSE A SERIOUS RISK TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS."
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ith a world in lockdown due to COVID, 2020 was the year many found solace in nature. Whether gardening, birdwatching or getting out for a walk, it brought relief from the restrictions and daily news headlines of mortality and infection rates. However, although such new appreciation for the environment was welcome, similarly there were those intent on taking advantage of these restrictions to continue with its destruction. Although the law is clear on such matters, particularly in relation to hedge cutting etc, Ireland has always fallen short when dealing specifically with the issue of wildlife crime. Wildlife crime is a significant and growing threat to species conservation, animal welfare and the environment. Globally, approximately €24 billion is generated
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