Cyprus: stopping poachers in their tracks
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Cyprus: stopping poachers in their tracks
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Cyprus constitutes one of the most important migratory routes for birds in Europe. The island hosts 385 bird species, 332 of which are migratory. Although the use of non-selective bird trapping methods is illegal according to both Cypriot and European legislation, every year millions of birds are trapped and killed by poachers.
Friends of the Earth Cyprus has been assessing the impacts of poaching for many years and has launched several public awareness campaigns. - 35.126413 33.429859
Cyprus constitutes one of the most important migratory routes for birds in Europe. The island hosts 385 bird species, 332 of which are migratory. Although the use of non-selective bird trapping methods is illegal according to both Cypriot and European legislation, every year millions of birds are trapped and killed by poachers.
Friends of the Earth Cyprus has been assessing the impacts of poaching for many years and has launched several public awareness campaigns.
