Santa Cruz to Remove Rabbits from Palmetum Garden
Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council announced plans to implement a special service to remove wild rabbits from the Palmetum botanical garden to protect its plants and structures from damage.
On Monday, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council announced plans to better protect the Palmetum, a botanical garden. They will introduce a special service to remove wild rabbits found in the area.
This effort, overseen by experts, aims to stop the damage these rabbits are causing to the plants and the garden's structures, the council stated.
The City Council explained that the large number of rabbits, believed to be due to people irresponsibly releasing them and their subsequent breeding, puts the garden's plants and landscaped areas at risk. Therefore, careful and professional action is necessary.
They added that only capture and control methods allowed by law will be used to protect the Palmetum. Any rabbits caught will be moved to authorized places like farms or zoos, where their welfare will always be a priority.
The process will start with a technical report. This report will pinpoint where the wild rabbits are, find their burrows within the Palmetum, estimate how many rabbits there are, and outline the steps to be taken. After that, all identified rabbits will be caught. A follow-up check will then confirm that the removal has been successful. The service will end with a final report detailing everything that was done.
The City Council emphasized that the Palmetum is a significant landmark for the city and is recognized internationally for its plant conservation efforts. Protecting and maintaining it is a key part of Santa Cruz's plan for environmental sustainability and preserving its natural heritage.