Somewhat in line with my concerns about proposed careful regulation of the taking of hunting trophies to fund conservation, is a finding by the Avaaz organisation that ivory purchased in 10 European countries included high percentages of illegal items (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/10/illegal-ivory-found-on-sale-in-10-european-countries). More than 100 items were purchased before being subjected to radiocarbon dating. Circa 20% of the artefacts were actually from animals killed after 1990 (the trade was made illegal in 1989). In a massive 75% of tests, the ivory was obtained after 1947, meaning that its sale was supposed to include (but lacked) official documentation. Illegality on this scale does not auger well for effective regulation.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
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