Requests submitted to the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) for the removal of swallow nests saw a significant increase between 2024 and 2025. According to available information, 745 requests were made during this period.
Of the 745 requests submitted, 680 were licensed, highlighting a growing trend in the authorization for the removal of these nests. This increase reflects changes in environmental management practices and priorities.
The rise in the issuance of licenses coincides with a greater number of removal requests, indicating a possible need to adjust policies related to the preservation of birdlife in inhabited areas.
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