Emilia Romagna: a year of activity of the Carabinieri Forestali for environmental protection.
The results of the operations carried out in 2024 by the Carabinieri Forestali were presented: thousands of checks, sanctions and seizures for the defense of the environment and the territory.
Emilia Romagna: a year of activity of the Carabinieri Forestali for environmental protection.
At the headquarters of Carabinieri Legion Command “Emilia Romagna”, Colonel Gaetano Palescandolo, Commander of the Carabinieri Forestale Region, presented the results of the activities carried out in 2024 for the protection of the environment, biodiversity and the territory.
During the year, the Forestry Carabinieri they carried out 59.734 checks operating through the 78 Forestry and Park Units of the Region, in addition to Carabinieri CITES di Bologna, Modena and Forli-Cesena, also active at theMarconi Airport of Bologna with the CITES Detachment.
Key business data 2024
- 755 criminal offences confirmed
- 665 people referred to the Judicial Authority
- 2.830 administrative offences contested, with fines for a total value of 2.960.792,32 €
- 29.796 checks on land protection, XNUMX 138 crimes confirmed e 893 administrative offenses (penalties for 981.578,30 €)
- 4.850 checks on illegal waste trafficking and disposal, with the seizure of 350 cubic meters of asbestos cement at a company in province of Parma
- 7.677 checks for wildlife protection and animal welfare, XNUMX 106 crimes confirmed e 596 administrative offenses (penalties for 213.910,73 €)
- Seizure in Piacenza di dinghies, fishing nets and over 200 kg of illegally caught fish, with the referral to the AG of 2 foreign subjects
- 318 CITES sector checks, XNUMX 18 crimes confirmed e 32 administrative offenses (penalties for 34.000 €)
- 719 forest fire checks, XNUMX 56 crimes confirmed and the referral of 4 Guests
Emergencies and protection of the territory
In 2024, the Forestry Carabinieri faced new weather emergencies, in particular between September and October, in the areas already affected by theflood of may 2023. In addition to the activity of first aid and assistance to the population, have been carried out 2.500 shifts for hydrogeological and road monitoring.
Presentation of the CITES Calendar 2025
During the press conference the new CITES Calendar 2025, dedicated to South America, the largest tropical forest on the planet. The twelve tables illustrate endangered species protected by the Washington Convention, highlighting their beauty, vulnerability and major threats to their survival.
Il CITES Calendar It also represents an important awareness raising tool, especially for schools, accompanied by educational interventions take care of yourself Forestry Carabinieri to spread the culture of conservation of biodiversity and environmental legality.
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