Alarming frequency
A new, very serious case of predation has shaken the rural and hunting world, rekindling the grief over the loss of animals that are, first and foremost, lifelong companions. In the Guado alla Lastra area, on January 5th, a pack of wolves attacked and killed a setter during a hunt, before the helpless eyes of its owner. This incident is the latest in a long string of attacks that, in recent months, have increased with alarming frequency across the country, as documented by the constant monitoring of hunting associations. The AB Association (Agrivenatoria Biodiversitalia) expresses its deepest sympathy to the hunter affected by this heartbreaking loss. We're not just talking about "helpers," but family members, loyal friends who share their passions, labors, and daily time. Seeing them torn to pieces in a matter of moments is a trauma no statistic can ignore.
Balance of the territory
The Association strongly denounces the now unsustainable predatory pressure. The problem concerns not only the safety of our dogs, but the entire ecological balance of the territory: the uncontrolled presence of wolves is decimating wildlife and bringing mountain and hill livestock farming to its knees. Livestock farming is a fundamental component for maintaining biodiversity and the rural landscape; without grazing and human activity, the land degrades, losing the very environmental mosaic that farmers and hunters help preserve.
The words of Niccolò Sacchetti
AB President Niccolò Sacchetti spoke out forcefully on the incident, calling for an immediate change in the management of the species: "We are tired of counting the victims of ideological and unscientific management of wildlife. This latest killing is tragic confirmation that the wolf has lost its natural fear of humans. We can no longer accept that our most faithful companions are preyed upon while we are in the woods." "Today, there are no more excuses," Sacchetti continued. "The recent downgrading of the wolf from a 'strictly protected' to a 'protected' species at the European level officially confirms what we have been saying for years: the species is no longer endangered and is in excellent health. We call on the Regions to assume their responsibilities and immediately implement containment and management plans. It is necessary to rebalance the presence of predators to ensure not only the survival of livestock and small fauna, but also the safety of those who live our rural traditions." The AB Association will continue to monitor the situation and put pressure on institutional bodies so that the defence of biodiversity and the safety of those who live and work in the countryside return to being an absolute priority on the political agenda.
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