The National Agency for Water and Forests Regulates the situation of chefchaouen parrots

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

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In order to shed light on the public opinion on the question of parrots of Place Outa El Hammam, it should be recalled that the services of the National Agency for Water and Forests in Chefchaouen have seized fiveperroquets belonging to species of ‘Birds classified in the categories of law 29.05 relating to the protection of wildlife and flora species and the control of their trade. This intervention took place due to the lack of authorization to hold said birds, enacted by the provisions of articles 5 and 6 of the said law and following which an offense report was drawn up against the interested party.

As part of the amicable settlement approach adopted by the agency with offenders when the law allows, and in accordance with the reports of article 59 of law n ° 29.05, the competent services of the National Agency of Water and Forests have favorably reacted to the request for transaction made by the person concerned concerning the detention without authorization these parrots. This request was accepted on the basis of the payment of a flat -rate fine of composition as provided by said law and thus puts an end to the legal proceedings initiated against him.

In accordance with the provisions of law n ° 29.05, in particular article 73, and on presentation of documents and evidence justifying the detention by the person concerned of the parrots in question before the entry into force of theditehoi, while taking into account the nature Activities related to the possession of these birds, which aim to promote tourism in the city of Chouefchaouen, the agency issued, in accordance with the regulatory procedures in force, a permit of Detention of parrots in its benefit, after the marking of parrots by electronic chips.

This authorization includes several provisions to ensure the conservation of these birds, in particular their exhibition exclusively in the city of Chefchaouen, their accommodation in facilities guaranteeing their well-being and tranquility, as well as their regular monitoring by a specialized veterinarian. It also prohibits their reproduction, sale or use by third parties.

Finally, the National Agency for Water and Forests reaffirms its determination to continue, in coordination with the various control organizations, its efforts to combat illegal activities that have a threat to wildlife species and their survival in their natural environment . These actions are part of a global approach combining awareness and repression, in order to strengthen the culture of preserving biodiversity in our country.