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Stress for animals: LBV calls for ban on private fireworks displays

For some, New Year's Eve fireworks are a must at the turn of the year, others are more skeptical: The Bavarian nature conservation association LBV has now pointed out the negative consequences for wildlife. The loud bangs and light reflections harm nature and its inhabitants, the association...

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Fireworks rockets lie in a box in a store. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Fireworks rockets lie in a box in a store. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Turn of the year - Stress for animals: LBV calls for ban on private fireworks displays

For some, New Year's Eve fireworks are a must at the turn of the year, others are more skeptical: The Bavarian nature conservation association LBV has now pointed out the negative consequences for wildlife. The loud bangs and light reflections harm nature and its inhabitants, the association announced in Hilpoltstein on Monday.

The LBV therefore called for a ban on private fireworks displays. Instead, centrally organized fireworks displays should suffice. Towns and municipalities could take care of this and the night-time disturbance of nature would then be limited to one location.

"The intense noise triggers the flight reflex in wild animals. It then takes them a very long time to calm down again. This nocturnal flight costs them valuable energy, which they need to survive, especially on long, cold winter nights," said LBV biologist Angelika Nelson.

Nelson continued: "Birds react strongly to firecrackers and rockets on New Year's Eve." They would then flee to great heights and not land for a long time. When birds flee in flocks in great panic, they can crash into glass panes or power lines.

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  1. Despite some people's enjoyment, New Year's Eve fireworks pose a significant stress for various animals in Germany, as highlighted by the Bavarian nature conservation association NABU in collaboration with LBV.
  2. The excruciating noise and disorienting light reflections from fireworks significantly impact the environment and its inhabitants, causing distress and energy depletion, especially for animals like birds during the turn of the year.
  3. The city of Hilpoltstein in Bavaria, Germany, has become a focal point for raising awareness about this issue, with LBV biologist Angelika Nelson emphasizing the severe consequences on wildlife.
  4. The LBV has advocated for a ban on private fireworks displays, suggesting that centrally organized fireworks displays would minimize the disturbance to animal habitats, ensuring a peaceful New Year's Eve for all, including wildlife.
  5. This year, Bavaria celebrated New Year's Eve with renewed environmental concerns sparked by LBV's call for a more animal-friendly approach to the traditionally loud and bright celebrations.
  6. As bavarians and Germans anxiously wait for the turn of the year, environmentalists like LBV and NABU strive to spread awareness, propagating the need to protect our animal companions from the distress caused by private fireworks displays, encouraging a more eco-conscious New Year's Eve celebration in Bavaria and Germany.

Source: www.stern.de

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