A concrete opportunity for the local economy
Combining wildlife management, economics, and the valorization of local resources: with this goal, the Wild Boar Supply Chain project was presented yesterday to the Territorial Hunting Areas (ATC) and hunting associations of Basilicata , in the presence of Carmine Cicala, Councilor for Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Policies, and Agnese Lanzieri, an official. The project aims to transform the problem of wild boar overabundance into a concrete opportunity for the local economy and the Basilicata hunting and food sector. "It's a strategic initiative," said Councilor Cicala, "that allows us to pragmatically address a critical issue, transforming it into a resource. Wild boars, from a problem for agriculture and road safety, can become a central element of a production chain involving hunters, processing companies, and restaurants, generating development and employment."
Effective and sustainable management
A key point of the project is the role of training, an essential element to ensure effective and sustainable management of the supply chain. The Basilicata Region has therefore activated specific courses for selecontrollers and bioregulators, which will be held in the municipal hall of Lauria on the following dates: 1, 4, 8, 11 and 15 April. “Investment in training is essential – Cicala underlined – because only with adequate skills can we face the challenge of wildlife management and ensure harmonious development of the supply chain. The professionalism of selecontrollers and bioregulators will be crucial for the success of the entire project”.
A fundamental step forward
During the meeting, the new regulation for Hunting Dog Training Zones (ZAC) was also shared, which governs the creation, operation and methods of use of areas intended for the training and education of hunting dogs, as well as for the holding of dog competitions. “This regulation represents a fundamental step forward for the hunting world of Basilicata,” explained the councilor. “The ZAC are indispensable tools to ensure proper training of hunting dogs, improving their preparation and thus contributing to more effective management of wild fauna. It is a clear signal of the Region's attention to a sector that deserves to be promoted in every aspect” (source: Basilicata Region).
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