Minister is met by protesters at new national park

Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke (S) was interrupted by boos and protests as he dedicated the first national park in Denmark in Fussingø on Saturday.

According to the media, the protests were about both animal welfare, forests, and a fence that has been set up around the national park.

"Without a fence," they chanted in unison as the minister stood on a stage and spoke to the assembly.

"You've shouted 'without a fence,' and we've heard," Heunicke responded among other things.

The fence was erected by the Nature Agency, stretching 14.5 kilometers around the park located near Randers.

Not everyone was satisfied during the dedication, where there was also shouting:

"You're trapping animals out of the forests, what are you thinking?"

The fence was set up to ensure that, among other things, deer and red deer remain within the park, so that nature remains wilder.

The dedication comes in light of the fact that Denmark is one of the countries in Europe where biodiversity is in the poorest condition.

The park is the first of its kind and covers an area of over 1100 football fields. Local protests continue to delay the next 14 projects in various locations.

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