RSPCA Cymru has welcomed the news that Powys County Council has banned sky lanterns on council-owned or managed land.
This latest move brings the number of local authorities in Wales who have banned lantern releases on their land to a total of 14.
Sky lanterns – often known as Chinese lanterns – can harm wildlife, livestock and other animals by causing injuries that lead to suffering and a slow painful death. Animals can also eat balloons and choke on them…. Continue reading…