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Slugs are illegal in Finland!

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Selleri, Jun 7, 2019.

  1. Selleri

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    The Spanish Slug Arion vulgaris has been declared to be an invasive alien species posing a threat to native ecosystem in Finland. By law, in effect from 1st of June, one must not import, breed, sell or keep them in one's possession. [​IMG]

    Let's hope Brexit will stop the law from being re-applied here or I'll be in serious trouble :heehee:


    Spanish Slug Arion vulgaris:
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Free movement, they cant ban them.:biggrin:
       
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        This just might be the spark to start Finland's break away from the EU!

        ...Fixit? :scratch:
         
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          Did I move to Finland? :scratch: Having lived in my current home for nearly two years I've only seen one slug despite all the recent rain. :biggrin:
           
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