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INTRODUCTION

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 :

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INTRODUCTION

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  1. INTRODUCTION • La Gomera (CanaryIslands) • Laurisilvawoodlands • 3,986 ha. • National Park since 1981 • UNESCO WorldHeritage • Natural Monument

  2. HISTORY

  3. CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY • The conservation of the natural environment • Problems of Conservation : -Incomplete representation of monteverde woodlands -13% of exotic plants -Endangered species -Forest fires -Roadsforvisitors

  4. Before: • Items for Conservation -Nature -Diversity of ecosystems -Endemicity -Rarity -Representation -Uniqueness • Restoration of degraded areas -Clearings > repopulation After:

  5. 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.

  6. FLORA

  7. FAUNA

  8. COMPATIBLE USES • 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.

  9. EXTERNAL SERVICES

  10. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM • Program of environmental education. • Nature Classroom in El Cedro.

  11. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://reddeparquesnacionales.mma.es/en/parques/garajonay/conserv_bio/conservacion.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garajonay_National_Parkhttp://whc.unesco.org/en/list/380/gallery/ http://www.diariodelviajero.com/cultura/la-gomera

  12. Madeby: Claudia Forte & Manuel Domínguez

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