Suspicious handling
“Where were the protesters when the Tuscany Region introduced and allocated the resources for the purchase of plastic ties in 2021 and why do these environmentalists only move when these initiatives are taken by the League and the center-right?”. As Floriano Massardi Regional councilor of the Lega and President of the 'Agriculture, mountains and forests' Commission of the Lombardy Region in response to the protesters of the 'Animal Rights Front' yesterday morning outside Palazzo Pirelli against the introduction of plastic ties on live decoys.
Unfounded allegations
"The accusations of favoring poachers are totally unfounded, the plastic ties introduced are used precisely to promote animal welfare unlike the metal ones which, over time, ruin the bird's tarsus". “Finally, I would like to remind you – explains Massardi – that the plastic ties are irremovable and are certified as such by the manufacturer himself, as happened in the Tuscany Region.
Animal welfare
Arguing over 100 euros when Lombard hunters pay the Lombardy Region 3,3 million euros annually as a regional concession fee is ridiculous. We as Lega and the Lombardy Region will continue on the path of animal welfare. Also sure of the support of the hunters, true connoisseurs of the theme, who will be present outside the Pirellone tomorrow in support of our initiative” concludes Massardi. (Source Lega Press Office - Lega Lombarda Salvini)