FR: the rock ptarmigan and the capercaillie soon to be protected species; "a major step forward" (LPO)
The Ministry of Ecological Transition's proposal to classify the rock ptarmigan and capercaillie as protected species represents "a major step forward for mountain biodiversity", declared the LPO (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) on 03/04/2026.
The association welcomes Monique Barbut's announcement to open consultations on this issue at a...
