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Congratulations for this report - it was very interesting to read that there are rare species on these small rocks. As you pointed out, these might be the only very few sites without any alien species! If you go again on these islets, I would like to come with you - just for the feeling of being on ...

Bird trapping / Bird shooting both fall under Hunting (alive/dead)

So do you have a reply?

I admit that hunting has decrased thisSPring, but there are still several who do not abide with the reglations. I feel that these will soon or later induce other trappers (currently cautious about the situation) to start hunting too. We should do something to increase the sense of 'fear' Is there ...

The endemic Euphorbia melitensis (protected by Law) was one of the victims.

Its not a question of Education, but a question of enforcing law! Several native plants destroyed in an area rich in Orchids at Qrendi Likely to be a new trapping site for Spring Cracked Fibre Glass basin in the countryside Admin, please forward this report to MEPA and so we see what will be the ...

Rats???? which rat would enter the trap in the middle of the wild with plenty of carobs and sources of food all around??

However I recall it was loaded with carob fruits (under a carob tree) Strange

Encountered a strange cage under a carob tree. What animal/bird is meant to catch?

Yes, there are no restrictions in fact, and I was just writing a suggestion = No trapping/hunting 50-100m around prominent tourist sites - What do you think?

I came accross this highly suspicious illegal building at limits of Dingli. Maybe some member can help me to recognize / name the area where my photo was taken to make it easier forMepa to investigate (if they want) Additionally the country lanes down the sea coast where all marked "Private property ...

I would like to see the green wardens in action too (which should have a similar effect as the local wardens). What I suggest for tourism vs. hunting for a start is to ban all hunting and trapping 100m away from any touristic site such as Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Ggantija, Ghar il-Kbir/cart ruts, and ...

There should be regular checks from environmental officers. If you phone the police the following will happen: 1: Wait an hour or two for police to come (= spoil the adventure) 2: The police might not come at all (= spoil the advanture x 10) 3: The police comes and the hunters flee (= spoil the day ...

North / North West of Malta.

I agree with wolf and mwp argument. So, because of these hunters and trappers (most probably performing either illegal ownership of the land, or illegal catching of species), the rest 90% of public living on the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean have to be restricted from going to such ...

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1) I am no expert but is this piping crossing the valleys fine for environment authorities?

Apart taking a large are of the natural landscape, these greedy bird trappers also take the lanes for the citizens. The rude hnter shouted to walk quickly becasue the birds will get 'destroyed' - yeah very sensible dude! This offence is present during all daylight of most days of the week. 1) Where ...

Teenagers with weapons - Is this OK with Law?

1) Where is the are law enforcement squad?
2) Is Environment Education reaching effectively the people?

3) Where are the birds ???


Hope the admin send this to the authorities and including EU officials!

Oops forgot the map pic!


Also what a shame, the quarry destroyed the pathway along the magnificent coastline. One have to turn arround the quarry to walk along the sea cliffs. Is this something kind-of illegal?!?

This is the site where there is the reported environment offence. We informed MEPA and replied that they are taking actions fast and seriously!

Was exploring cliffs/valleys of SouthEast of Malta and came accross this shameful thing. A big pipelin dumping plastic-chips and other wastes on the cliff and down the sea. Incredible only in Malta!

I too came across this site for this beautiful rare flower loaded with photo equipment to find that it has all gone. I will PM you the details as the policy of this forum is not to submit much details "on air" of such issues or very very rare plants. It's a shame and I am happy about this forum that ...

Q: Where are our rare plants ?

A: In the gut of these herbivores!

- an illegal act if course but who cares, who is watchinhg, who takes action if one reports.

Numerous meetings by local organisations of salvaging rare plants while these stupid things are going on.

I hate bird trapping sites especialy when they are overcrowded and make an area practically impossible to pass through. These in the photo I attach, takes the whole cliff-top over Fawwara. When the goverment is going to release a map of what is public and what is RTO ? Where are the green wardens to ...