Guanaco overpopulation: Santa Cruz ranchers in Argentina continue to demand control of this wild animal even when there is an official plan for its management

Published Jun 12, 2023

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The Federation of Agricultural Institutions of Santa Cruz (FIAS) has expressed concern over the growing guanaco population in the province, which is now close to 3 million. The National Plan for the Sustainable Management of the Guanaco (PNMSG) was implemented in July 2019 to address this issue. However, FIAS has observed that the plan has not effectively addressed the problem, leading to a decrease in food resources and water sources, which negatively impacts livestock production. The overpopulation of guanacos also poses a road safety risk. FIAS is calling on the provincial and national government to implement population control strategies to mitigate these effects and ensure sustainable production.

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The cattle producers of Santa Cruz, grouped in the Federation of Agricultural Institutions of Santa Cruz (FIAS), claimed through that entity the lack of attention that the problem of the guanaco has in that province. Although the National Plan for the Sustainable Management of the Guanaco (PNMSG) has been in force since July 2019, which was approved by the Ministry of the Environment, the population of this animal continues to grow and is already close to 3 million individuals. “The guanaco, a species native to the region, has experienced a considerable increase in its population in recent years. Although its presence is valued as part of the biodiversity of our province, it is essential to recognize that its expansion and mismanagement generate detrimental effects on pastures, water sources and road safety," they indicated in a statement published by the FIAS. “The overpopulation of guanacos, which feed on a variety of plants, including grasslands and shrubs, has led to a ...

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