Alternattiva Demokratika-The Green Party
Nifs Gdid-Nifs Nadif
149,Archbishop street,
Valletta.
tel no : 21255330
http://www.alternattiva.org.mt
Media Release 7-09-2002
AD on Start of the Hunting Season
On the occasion of the start of the hunting season Alternattiva
Demokratika-The Green Party is demanding concrete action against widespread
illegal hunting AD is also calling for the strengthening of law enforcement
mechanisms to stop the massacre of protected birds.
The Green Party's spokesperson for the environment Mark Causon said:
"AD fully supports calls by NGOs like Birdlife who are demanding the
strengthening of the Administrative Law Enforcement. The ALE should be given
more resources to ensure greater effectivity against illegal hunting. The
massacre of red herons at the very start of the hunting season shows that
much more has to be done to control illegal hunting".
AD is also demanding the immediate demolition of all illegal structures
built by hunters and trappers in our countryside. Mark Causon added:
"Hunters and trappers should not allowed to occupy the countryside. The
recent destruction of garigue in il-Qortin tal-Magun in Gozo is a case in
point. Hunting should be banned in more areas so that people would be
allowed to enjoy a breath of fresh air in the countryside in peace".
Mark Causon also spoke about the harm caused by hunting to our fragile
tourist industry.
"Rampant hunting is making Malta an unpopular destinition with
environmentaly conscious tourists".
The Green Party's Chairperson Dr. Harry Vassallo noted that the both
traditional parties represent the interests of hunters and ignore the
interests of the rest of the population.
"According to a survey conducted by MEPA. 60% of the Maltese and Gozitan
people want more restrictions on hunting. Unfortunately the government is
spineless when facing trigger happy hunters who hold the entire country to
ransom with their vote. The government is so spineless that it lacks the
political will to implement the Berne Convention and the European Union
Birds Directive. The opportunistic Labour opposition in its new
environmental policy document is also promising to appease hunters when in
government".
Dr Harry Vassallo added that:
"AD is the only party calling for the abolition of hunting and trapping in
Spring. The proposed compromise with the European Union is a big
disappointment for all environmentalists and animal rights activists. It is
increasingly clear that only a vote for AD can put an end to the arrogance
of the hunting lobby. Only AD can make the real differance in this sector".
James Debono
Media Officer
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