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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