Problem

Protected birds as crop pests

Incidence:

The Barnacle Goose, protected on its wintering reserve at Caelaverock in Scotland (a UNESCO biosphere reserve) is vermin to local farmers. Local farmers say they lose £15,000 a year each from the birds.

Broader Problems:
Birds as pests
Subject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries Crops
Birds, Mammals Birds
Societal Problems Pests
Societal Problems Protection
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 15: Life on Land
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
09.09.2019 – 21:35 CEST