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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 Presentation

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Page 1: INTRODUCTION
Page 2: INTRODUCTION

La Gomera (Canary Islands)

Laurisilva woodlands

3,986 ha.

National Park since 1981

UNESCO World Heritage

Natural Monument

INTRODUCTION

Page 3: INTRODUCTION

HISTORY

Page 4: INTRODUCTION

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

Page 5: INTRODUCTION

Items for Conservation

-Nature

-Diversity of ecosystems

-Endemicity

-Rarity

-Representation

-Uniqueness

Restoration of degraded areas

-Clearings > repopulation

Before:

After:

Page 6: INTRODUCTION

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.

Page 7: INTRODUCTION

FLORA

Page 8: INTRODUCTION

FAUNA

Page 9: INTRODUCTION

• 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

Page 10: INTRODUCTION

EXTERNAL SERVICES

Page 11: INTRODUCTION

Program of environmental education.

Nature Classroom in El Cedro.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Page 13: INTRODUCTION

Claudia Forte

&

Manuel Domínguez

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