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15/06/2007
Temporary ban on killing hares to remain
Environment Minister Arlene Foster has announced the temporary ban on killing Irish Hares is to remain.
Ms Foster revealed she proposes to renew the temporary ban on the killing, taking, sale or purchase of Irish Hares.
The proposal is to introduce a special protection order under the Game Preservation Act (NI) 1928, for the period 1 September 2007 to 31 March 2008.
Arlene Foster said: “I am satisfied that indicators about the numbers of Irish Hare in Northern Ireland suggest that there is a need for continued protection until there is greater assurance about the stability and sustainability of the population. Therefore I have asked that proposals for a new Special Protection Order be taken forward."
The Environment and Heritage Service revealed that last year the hare population was 36,200, roughly the same as 2005 - lower than 2004, but higher than 2002.
(JM/KMcA)
Ms Foster revealed she proposes to renew the temporary ban on the killing, taking, sale or purchase of Irish Hares.
The proposal is to introduce a special protection order under the Game Preservation Act (NI) 1928, for the period 1 September 2007 to 31 March 2008.
Arlene Foster said: “I am satisfied that indicators about the numbers of Irish Hare in Northern Ireland suggest that there is a need for continued protection until there is greater assurance about the stability and sustainability of the population. Therefore I have asked that proposals for a new Special Protection Order be taken forward."
The Environment and Heritage Service revealed that last year the hare population was 36,200, roughly the same as 2005 - lower than 2004, but higher than 2002.
(JM/KMcA)
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