The headquarters of the Province of Mantova hosted the meeting where the latest updates of the three-year plan for the eradication of otters. The culls have increased significantly, so much so that in the space of twelve months they have doubled. In 2016, 14 thousand specimens were killed, while in this 2017 which is about to end, we have reached altitude 27mila, a significant difference.
The City of Viadana he wanted to underline the suggestions and notifications he promoted and which facilitated the achievement of the results described above. The problem, again according to the majority director Bellini, some Mantuan entities have not implemented the containment plan and the areas have become suitable for restocking, nullifying rodent catches in nearby areas.
The Province has decided to reimburse 1,86 euros for each nutria disposed of on a regular basis: in this case, the contributions that the Lombardy region disburses to the local authority. In the Viadana alone, the otters killed in the space of five months were almost 1100, an achievement that was particularly appreciated by the provincial leaders.