Film production in Asturias faces environmental backlash during Hunger Games filming
The tranquil landscape of the Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias, Spain, has been disrupted by the filming of 'The Hunger Games'. The park, a Biosphere Reserve since 2000 and home to a variety of protected fauna, is currently experiencing problems due to the production work.
Transhumant sheep in the area have been startled by the helicopters used in the filming process, risking falls. The animals that remain will suffer great stress and may be forced to modify their natural behaviour due to the unnatural circumstances.
Helicopters have been allowed to fly over restricted areas, a move that has been criticised by environmental organisations such as Greenpeace Asturias and Ecologistas en Acción. On Tuesday, February 16, these organisations demanded a ban on such restricted areas during film shoots.
The filming activities have disturbed the protected fauna in the Park, with concerns raised about potential long-term impacts. Some animals may abandon the area due to the disturbance caused by the filming.
The use of helicopters in the filming process has also been criticised for potentially harming both wild and domestic animals. Reports suggest that the flights have caused stress to domestic animals due to unknown and stressful noises.
Many ecologists, environmental specialists, residents, and visitors are questioning the priority given to a film over the protection of the environment. The town hall and the Government of Asturias are considering the promotional return of the film, but allowing uncontrolled impact on these natural spaces is not justified.
The Integrated Management Instrument of the Natural Park of Somiedo prohibits any activity that disturbs wild fauna. Flying over the Park with airplanes, helicopters, balloons, paragliding, or any other means at an altitude of less than 1000 meters is generally prohibited, except for specific cases.
Visitors are surprised to see the film crew moving freely through areas they cannot access for conservation reasons. The flights have also been criticised for directly affecting wildlife, particularly during a sensitive time of the year when many animals are in their reproductive cycle.
Environmental organisations have requested the immediate and categorical prohibition of the use of helicopters in restricted areas of the park during the filming of the movie. As the filming continues, the future of the park's wildlife remains uncertain.
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