The Environment Secretariat of **San Juan** announced the prohibition of the commercialization, distribution, and use of **trapper-type cages** throughout the provincial territory.
[This measure aims to combat poaching](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/caza-furtiva-y-comercio-ilegal-de-fauna-en-la-region-cordillerana/) and ensure the preservation of biodiversity. Trapper cages, used to capture **wild animals**, pose a threat to the conservation and **diversity of local fauna**.
The provision is based on Law No. 606-L, which **protects the flora and fauna** of the province, and Law No. 607-L, which establishes sanctions for those who violate this regulation. The consequences for offenders include:
– Fines of up to 250,000 Tax Units ($25,000,000).
– Arrest for up to 60 days.
– Confiscation of the elements used in the infractions.
## Deadlines and new regulations for conservation in San Juan
According to Resolution 162-SEAyDS-2025, those who own or trade in trapper cages will have a 60-day period to destroy them or **adapt them to conventional cages**.
After this period, **strict controls** will be conducted for the confiscation and disposal of these devices.
In addition, a register of offenders and of the **confiscated hunting items** will be implemented with the aim of intensifying monitoring actions. This effort seeks to create a strong network of **conservation and legal compliance** in the province.
## Campaign on wildlife roadkill in San Juan
For the first time, the Secretary of State for Environment and Sustainable Development carried out [an awareness campaign](https://noticiasambientales.com/residuos/campanas-de-concientizacion-no-logran-aumentar-el-reciclaje-solo-el-6-de-la-basura-se-recicla/) on the roadkill of **wildlife** in the emblematic Safari de Valle Fértil.
This initiative aimed to inform the community and visitors about the **impact of vehicular traffic** on the **local biodiversity** and promote measures to reduce species mortality on roads.
Wildlife roadkill affects numerous species. In San Juan, the Secretariat’s monitoring has documented 76 cases on different routes, with the **gray fox (Lycalopex griseus)** being the most affected species.
This phenomenon is due to various factors, such as the proximity of natural habitats to roads, the **nocturnal behavior of some animals**, and the high speed of vehicles.
Do you already know our YouTube channel? Subscribe now!
