Her reflection is expressed by the municipal authority of Apokoronas Chania about extinction of snail from the area, while calling for scientific investigation and action.
The reason to raise the issue was the great success of this year’s “Chochlidovradia” in Kefala Apalas, which gathered a large number of people and highlighted for yet another year the unique gastronomic identity of the area.
The Mayor of Apokoronas, Charalambos Koukianakis, addresses public appeal to the competent scientific and government agencies to directly explore a phenomenon that threatens to destroy one of the most characteristics of the local figure, Chochlio.
Mr. Koukianakis points out, “Apokoronas has traditionally been the” mother of the snail “in Crete. The horses were not just a food, it was an element of identity, self -sufficiency, livelihoods and cultural memory. “
However, Their physical presence has almost disappearedas noted by residents, associations and the municipal authority itself.
Specifically, there are a rapid decline in the natural population, the disappearance of olive groves, grassland areas and phrygana, a complete retreat of the traditional collection, replacement of imported snails of dubious quality.
Although there is not yet a formal study, they are identified as potential reasons Excessive use of pesticides and insecticides, climate changes (droughts, abrupt rains), alteration or destruction of habitats, imported diseases and parasites.
The Municipality of Apokoronos calls for a scientific on -the -spot research in the area Integration of snail to local fauna protection programsas well as cooperation with cultural and agricultural bodies for awareness actions. At the same time, it proposes the promotion of pilot farming programs or natural populations and the recognition of the hollow as an element of intangible cultural heritage of the area.
As Mr. Koukianakis points out, “this is not just an environmental or nutrition issue. Chochlius is a symbol of Apokoronas. If we lose, we lose a small but important part of the identity, memory and soul of our country. We call on all stakeholders, research, scientific and administrative bodies, to help immediately save and protect this irreplaceable element of the natural and cultural wealth of our region. “
Source: Skai
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