Kevin Heath
In a measure that is certain to increase the alienation of wildlife from people Stoke City Council is set to ban the feeding of wildlife in its parks. Citing complaints of large congregations of ‘intimidating’ birds that are leaving droppings on footpaths and attacking people the council has decided that feeding ducks, swans and other wildlife needs to be stopped.
Many parents are unhappy that their children can no longer enjoy the simple pleasure of feeding the ducks on the park. At a time when there is an increasing disconnect between people and nature it also does nothing to help people appreciate the importance of wildlife in the environment.
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