Tag: Malta Ranger Unit
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Quota for Turtle-Dove hunting reached: illegalities persist
Malta’s hunting season for the European Turtle-dove has been closed after this year’s national autumn quota was reached. The Minister responsible for the environment subsequently issued notice that hunting for Turtle-dove must cease with immediate effect. Maltese law establishes a national autumn quota of 500 Turtle-doves, with the season normally allowed to run between 1…
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Labour’s hatred for the commons and the environment
Throughout its years in government, enabling impunity for corruption, a Jungle Rules-style construction boom, and a total disregard for the institutions of the State, apart from fostering a conservative culture, hatred for journalists, and hostility towards critical thinking, Labour is also stoking hatred towards the commons and the environment. See the exhibit below by St…
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Officer hit by car after confrontation over illegal spearfishing
An enforcement officer was struck by a vehicle after confronting two men suspected of illegal night-time spearfishing near Wied Xaqqa, limits of Birżebbuġa. According to the Malta Ranger Unit, the incident occurred last week during a coastal patrol when rangers spotted two individuals entering the sea with a speargun. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture…
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Malta Ranger Unit launches petition to create new Police Environmental Protection Unit in Gozo
The NGO Malta Ranger Unit, which currently overseeing the management of the Majjistral Nature and History Park in Mellieħa have launched a petition to Parliament to create a new Police unit dedicated to environmental crimes in Gozo. Malta’s Police have an Environmental Protection Unit which as of now is only active in Malta but not…
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Din L-Art Ħelwa hosts party at White Tower in Mellieħa despite being denied a permit
The Malta Ranger Unit which enforces regulations at the public Natura2000 site in Mellieħa is reporting that Din L-Art Ħelwa went ahead and organised a party at the White Tower despite being refused a permit. The Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) also advised against the event. Din L-Art Ħelwa acts as a custodian to many…