Proposal to Regulate Falconry for Crop Protection
January 22, 2025
A proposed law by Chrysostomos Savvidis aims to regulate falconry to protect agricultural crops from damage caused by wildlife. Falconry, an ancient practice recognized by UNESCO, allows for the breeding and use of birds of prey to control certain species. This proposal is being discussed in the Environmental Committee of the Parliament since the practice is currently not recorded in Cyprus. Falconers would work with authorities to manage populations of harmful species.