La Gomera (Canary Islands) Laurisilva woodlands 3,986 ha. National Park since 1981 UNESCO World...

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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