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Hundreds defy Collserola closure, demanding park reopening

A popular march claims access to the park after six months of restrictions due to African swine fever.

Generic image of people walking under a police tape on a forest path.
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Generic image of people walking under a police tape on a forest path.

Around 200 people participated in a protest march to access Collserola Park, closed for six months due to health restrictions against African swine fever.

A citizen collective has organized a popular march to demand the reopening of Collserola Park, closed for six months due to measures to combat African swine fever. The initiative, stemming from a petition on Change.org with over 5,000 signatures, is not affiliated with any specific entity.
"We demand they reopen Collserola; we haven't been able to practice health activities for six months," stated one of the participants, Cristina Alier. Attendees bypassed the police tape blocking access to the forest track. Despite attempts by the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Local Police of Cerdanyola to identify participants, they could not prevent the march.
The mobilization began with a poster circulated on social media. Around 200 people gathered at the entrance to the Can Catà path, in the Canaletes neighborhood of Cerdanyola del Vallès. Police officers tried to identify a leader to inform them of the prohibitions, but participants argued they were there independently and continued their route.
A second police tape was re-established, blocking about twenty latecomers. A VTC company vehicle was also identified. The march reached the Can Coll area, where a popular picnic breakfast was held. There, officers from the Mossos d'Esquadra and Agents Rurals took no identification measures.
Participants maintained a peaceful attitude, emphasizing the need for access to nature for "health" and well-being, especially for individuals with depression or chronic illnesses. They believe the restrictive measures have been poorly managed, suggesting better control at affected farms.
Former Cerdanyola mayor, Carles Escolà, criticized the inconsistency of allowing activities like filming or access to second homes while restricting outdoor sports. The impact on traditional sporting events like the Marxa Infantil of Sant Cugat and limitations for cyclists were also highlighted.
The mayor of Sant Cugat del Vallès, Josep Maria Vallès, has sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Òscar Ordeig, requesting the easing of restrictions for his municipality, arguing that the health situation does not justify the continued closure of natural spaces.

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