This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Ban the sale & use of chinese lanterns
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Banning the use of chinese lanterns would be a major step in protecting our wildlife.
Wildlife, farm animals, domestic pets, aircraft and coastguard services are affected by the use of these non essential, air born, menaces.
FARMING:- Chinese lanterns released into the air at outdoor events such as weddings are killing livestock, and setting fire to fields.
EMERGENCY SERVICES:- The UK Coastguard says it has seen a large increase in the number of rescue teams and lifeboats being called out to false alarms, because decorative Chinese lanterns are being mistaken for distress flares.
The Government needs to take action now to ban the use and sale of Chinese Lanterns.
It would be highly advantageous for the environment, wildlife & even the general public if & when the lanterns are banned. They can cause unnecessary harm to wildlife as well as fires to property.
Please sign this petition to end the cruelty that is being done to our beautiful countryside.
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