Filippo Segato at the top of European hunters associations

The European Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) appointed Mr. Segato as its new Secretary General

From tomorrow on, Filippo Segato will be the new Secretary General of FACE, the European Federation of Association for Hunting and Conservation. Italian of origin, with a remarkable international profile, Mr. Segato has been working in Brussels since 2006, representing several interest groups at European Institutions level. FACE, representing seven million hunters in the EU, is devoted to protect hunting and biodiversity. Nowadays, European hunters require a new set of policies based on innovation and data, offering at the same time their deep knowledge of the territory and their capillary presence in order to preserve the most important habitats in Europe. “They promote – as explained in a statement issued by the Federation – the conservation of our country areas as well as the restoration of habitats threatened by unsustainable human activities.”

“As stewards of our countryside and nature, hunters have a direct stake in safeguarding Europe’s wildlife and biodiversity,” said Segato. “Hunting is one of the expressions of Europe’s incommensurable cultural heritage. It testifies to the bond between man and nature.” He added. “The future of hunting lies in strengthening this bond, acting responsibly and implementing sustainable policies for transmitting our heritage to future generations.”

Mr. Segato, as explained in a statement issued by FACE, thanks to his passion for hunting and his long-lasting experience at European level, “will contribute to give the 7 million hunters in Europe a convincing and widely heard and acknowledged voice, in a delicate moment of transformation of the European society and of its relationship with nature.”

Gilbert de Turckheim, FACE President, expressed his high confidence in this appointment: “We are very glad to welcome Filippo in our Federation. We are giving him the management of our Brussels offices: being not only very experienced in the mechanisms of EU institutions, but also having a deep knowledge and understanding of communications, he brings a unique expertise to the table. His skills are in fact essential to increase public acceptance for hunting and hunters and for their role in preserving nature and wildlife.”

 Perla Ressese