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A roundtable at the UMU emphasized the abandonment of these communication corridors, which have great potential for rural development.
Among the conclusions, signed by Antonio Contreras de Vera, Professor of University, Department of Animal Health of the University of Murcia, highlights that of the 2750 kilometers of livestock roads in the Region of Murcia, only 10 have been demarcated to ensure Conservation.
The fact contrasts even more when compared to neighboring regions like Andalusia, where the ratio is 80 times higher.
The livestock routes (VP) are a legally protected patrimony, considered "unattachable, inalienable and impresciptible" and it is the responsibility of the Autonomous Community, which must guarantee its conservation.
The debate on "Livestock routes in Murcia: heritage, environment, culture, tourism and sustainability", organized by the University Forum of Murcia University on the proposal of the Research Group of Ruminants Health of the UMU, and which involved different experts In the subject, highlighted the state of neglect and abandonment of these important ways for the Region.
Among the conclusions, he emphasizes that "the lack of boundaries prevents the adequate protection of the same, so it is urgent a classification program (if any) and demarcation in the VP of Murcia."
The great intensification of livestock in Murcia has led to the abandonment of most of the VPs, although there are about 1000 holdings of sheep Segureño (400,000 heads), "who can benefit from these infrastructures given the growing demand from consumers Of quality products obtained with sustainable resources (grasslands) and respectful with the environment ".
"The farmers who still use these infrastructures continue the report - they are affected by the destruction of them or their invasion by intensive agriculture, which increases the tendency to abandon this livestock sector."
On the other hand, in addition to the priority of livestock use, the law establishes other alternative uses of VPs (tourism, recreation and sports) which revalues ​​its contribution to rural development.
Another of the highlighted conclusions is that "the adequate protection and conservation of the network of livestock routes would allow the connection, as ecological corridors, of areas of environmental interest in the region."
According to the participants, "Citizens play a key role in the defense of this heritage, as evidenced by initiatives aimed at understanding the livestock routes and their economic, environmental, heritage and cultural potential. An effective protective motor for VPs, although they are long-term processes. "
In the debate it was recalled that "the University of Murcia has occupied spaces in Livestock, and that should set an example by proposing the demarcation and protection of lands belonging to the public domain that, if appropriate, had been occupied."
Source: Universidad de Murcia
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