Interest in the 600 wild goats on Alicudi grows, but Animal Protection opposes.

Explaination of the article:

There are already about ten breeders interested in the 600 wild goats that have invaded the small island of the Aeolian Islands. “There are nine Sicilians – says Italo Palermo, municipal delegate – while another one has come forward from Tuscany.” There is still time until Wednesday, April 10 to submit applications. Meanwhile, the 600 goats have also attracted the attention of the English mass media: “The Guardian” and also the BBC have dedicated pieces and it is therefore possible that some foreign breeders will come forward.

Mayor Riccardo Gullo is satisfied with the interest already generated: “The notice expires on the 10th, so only at the deadline will we know how many participants there will be. I can say that many contact me for information on the matter. We hope for the best! The news, however, is spreading because effectively the assignment of the goats has been appreciated, rather than implementing other solutions such as culling. We hope it works, so we can apply it to other islands as well.”

But there are also those who are not satisfied with the solution found. Piera Rosati, National President of LNDC Animal Protection, to “stop the exodus of goats” has turned to the regional agricultural resources assessor Antonino Scilla and the President of the Sicilian Region Renato Schifani. “I have learned with dismay – she begins – of the initiative launched by the regional agriculture, rural development and Mediterranean fisheries department for the eradication and relocation of the wild goats currently present on the island of Alicudi. It is interesting to note that the Visit Sicily portal, managed by the regional tourism department, describes this island as suitable for a stay in contact with nature, only to then decide not to respect the nature that characterizes the territory. It is unacceptable, in fact, that the wild goats that have long inhabited the island – she continues – should be ripped from what is effectively their habitat to be given to breeders, from whom they will be exploited and sold to go to slaughter.

Capturing free animals to condemn them to such an end is truly shameful and uncivilized. If we are truly faced with an overpopulation of these animals, action should have been taken earlier with a birth control plan. On the contrary, as often happens, the situation was realized too late and now the only solution being considered is to eliminate the animals, condemning them to imprisonment and death. If nature is truly what characterizes Alicudi, I urge you to reconsider this decision and find more suitable methods of managing the island’s fauna to guarantee the protection of biodiversity – as provided for by our Constitution – and a proper coexistence between animals and people.”

translated in English:

Explaination of the article:

There are already about ten breeders interested in the 600 wild goats that have invaded the small island of the Aeolian Islands. “There are nine Sicilians – says Italo Palermo, municipal delegate – while another one has come forward from Tuscany.” There is still time until Wednesday, April 10 to submit applications. Meanwhile, the 600 goats have also attracted the attention of the English mass media: “The Guardian” and also the BBC have dedicated pieces and it is therefore possible that some foreign breeders will come forward.

Mayor Riccardo Gullo is satisfied with the interest already generated: “The notice expires on the 10th, so only at the deadline will we know how many participants there will be. I can say that many contact me for information on the matter. We hope for the best! The news, however, is spreading because effectively the assignment of the goats has been appreciated, rather than implementing other solutions such as culling. We hope it works, so we can apply it to other islands as well.”

But there are also those who are not satisfied with the solution found. Piera Rosati, National President of LNDC Animal Protection, to “stop the exodus of goats” has turned to the regional agricultural resources assessor Antonino Scilla and the President of the Sicilian Region Renato Schifani. “I have learned with dismay – she begins – of the initiative launched by the regional agriculture, rural development and Mediterranean fisheries department for the eradication and relocation of the wild goats currently present on the island of Alicudi. It is interesting to note that the Visit Sicily portal, managed by the regional tourism department, describes this island as suitable for a stay in contact with nature, only to then decide not to respect the nature that characterizes the territory. It is unacceptable, in fact, that the wild goats that have long inhabited the island – she continues – should be ripped from what is effectively their habitat to be given to breeders, from whom they will be exploited and sold to go to slaughter.

Capturing free animals to condemn them to such an end is truly shameful and uncivilized. If we are truly faced with an overpopulation of these animals, action should have been taken earlier with a birth control plan. On the contrary, as often happens, the situation was realized too late and now the only solution being considered is to eliminate the animals, condemning them to imprisonment and death. If nature is truly what characterizes Alicudi, I urge you to reconsider this decision and find more suitable methods of managing the island’s fauna to guarantee the protection of biodiversity – as provided for by our Constitution – and a proper coexistence between animals and people.”

I hope this helps.


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