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DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION. La Gomera ( Canary Islands ) Laurisilva woodlands 3,986 ha. National Park since 1981 UNESCO World Heritage Natural Monument. HISTORY. CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY. The conservation of the natural environment Problems of Conservation : - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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