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La Gomera (Canary Islands)
Laurisilva woodlands
3,986 ha.
National Park since 1981
UNESCO World Heritage
Natural Monument
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
The conservation of the natural environment
Problems of Conservation :-Incomplete representation of monteverde woodlands-13% of exotic plants-Endangered species-Forest fires-Roads for visitors
CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY
Items for Conservation
-Nature
-Diversity of ecosystems
-Endemicity
-Rarity
-Representation
-Uniqueness
Restoration of degraded areas
-Clearings > repopulation
Before:
After:
Recovery of the endangered flora:-Endangered plants recovery program.-Promising results!
The struggle against fire:-The worst threat of the park forest fires.-Different ways to prevent fires.
Research:-Knowledge for a good management.-Program of ecological monitoring.
FLORA
FAUNA
• Man and the environment in Garajonay:-Local population looks after woodlands.-Preservation of natural resources.
• Tourism, recreation and education:-500.000 visitors/year.-Visitors' Centre.
• Awareness raising among the public:-Environmental education conservation policies.
COMPATIBLE USES
EXTERNAL SERVICES
Program of environmental education.
Nature Classroom in El Cedro.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
http://reddeparquesnacionales.mma.es/en/parques/garajonay/conserv_bio/conservacion.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garajonay_National_Park
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/380/gallery/
http://www.diariodelviajero.com/cultura/la-gomera
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Claudia Forte
&
Manuel Domínguez
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