P-04-544 Ban the Shooting of Greenland White-fronted Geese – Correspondence from the Petitioner to the Committee, 13.04.15
Dear Aaaron,
Professor Fox has asked me to respond to the petitions committee
via yourself. He apologises for the lack of direct response but he
is currently travelling.
Professor Fox's position and the current evidence is shown in the
attached letter recently sent to Welsh government.
We do not have any access to shooting bag records but it is shown
in the letter that Greenland Whitefronts have turned up this winter
on Anglesey in an area where they are not legally protected. In
addition the population on the Dyfi is at an all time low, and the
global population looks likely to fall below the threshold where
international agreement requires urgent action. Professor Fox's
letter explains why the shooting ban should be part of this
action.
I would be grateful if you could pass these details to the
committee with apologies from Professor Fox for not having time to
write personally. If there are any questions I would be happy to
address them either by email or in person to the petitions
committee.
Regards
Mick Green CEnv, FIEEM
Trustee, Welsh Ornithological Society.