Andorra la VellaThe minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, Guillem Casalhas highlighted the importance of the collaboration between various departments of the Andorran government in the protection of thebonesan endangered species that inhabits the territory. In statements in one interview with this newspaper, Casal explained that this is an issue transverse involving the environment departmentthe body of Banders d’Andorra and the organizations of ranchers and farmers. In addition to the body of the body of flags who are “our eyes on the mountain”.
“We monitor this species and we reached a very good agreement with ranchers and farmers in June, where a regulation was presented to compensate for damage caused by endangered species,” commented the minister.
This regulation, which was signed before the herds went up the mountain, establishes a protocol to be followed in case of incidents with the bone and sets financial compensation for the affected herdsmen. Casal has emphasized that this milestone is a significant success after almost eight years of waiting.
Two types of tracking
The minister has indicated that, until now, this regulation has not had to be used, “knock on wood”, which indicates that the measures implemented are working. “We monitor the presence of the bone daily using two forms of control: systematic monitoring with 21 cameras installed at specific points and sporadic monitoring when we find tracks on the mountain”he explained.
Until October of this year, they have been analyzed 24 samples in collaboration with neighboring countries, detecting the presence of eight copies different in the northern part of the country. Casal has highlighted that, although it cannot be said that there is an established specimen in Andorra, the country is part of its natural habitat.
“We must make citizens aware that going to the mountains involves risks, regardless of the presence of bones” ”
The minister recalled that there is a greater chance of being bitten by a viper than of suffering a bone attack, and urged the public to be aware of the risks associated with mountain activity.
In conclusion, Guillem Casal has stressed the importance of continuing to bring as much information as possible to the public so that they know better the situation of the fauna in the mountains of Andorra and can enjoy nature safely.