Il grouse and Francolin of the mountain are at risk of extinction and the only lifeline in this case is represented by actions that facilitate the reproductive phase, making significantly increase the species. Two months ago the Vicenza Alpine Area 2 , Arsiero Alpine Reserve they decided to sign an agreement with the Vicenza municipality to request a special ordinance to protect the birds.
The Provincial Police confirmed the concerns of local hunters regarding the increasingly small numbers, consequently it was decided to forbid access to the mountain right in the course of the reproductive period. This is why from April 15th to May 30th it will not be possible to tackle the paths marked with different numbers (561, 538, 569, 530, 533 and 525 to be precise). The locations involved, on the other hand, are Coston d'Arsiero, Melegnon, Fratte, Campolon di Dentro, Valbona e Toraro.
Roosters and Francolins who will go to nest in these woods will be left in peace, as decided autonomously by the hunting world, which proves even more close to the environment and its protection, unlike what is often told to public opinion. The two species would even be given up for dead in many areas of our country.