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SPANISH NATIONAL PARKS
COMENIUS PROYECT 2009/2011
“VALORIZATION OF NATURAL SITIES”
DOÑANA
DOÑANA
Area: 54,252 Ha
Province: Huelva and Seville
(Andalusia).
The confluence of ecosystems
gives a unique personality to this
park. It has great biological
diversity and brings together
three major ecological systems:
marsh, mobile dunes and
reserves, and a large contact
area. There are two species in
danger of extinction being
protected:
·The imperial eagle: Ensuring
the nests before and during
reproduction as well as
providing supplementary
feeding.
·The Lynx: The objective is to
recover its population density
and optimal distribution so that
it contributes to stabilize its
population and allows the
colonization of other nearby
areas.
SIERRA NEVADA
SIERRA NEVADA
Area: 86,208 ha.
Province: Granada
and Almeria
(Andalusia)
The steep peaks,
while overlooking a
vast horizon, tinged
with people, with
meadows full of
vegetables are
covered with snow
and ice, 9180 feet of
which are
perpetual.
Amphibians,
reptiles, mammals
and birds are
common. The
mountain goat,
usually of the high
peaks, is the most
characteristic
species of the park.
ORDESA Y MONTE PERDIDO
ORDESA Y MONTE PERDIDOArea: 15,608 ha. Province: Huesca (Aragon)
Its landmark is the
massif of Monte
Perdido (3,355 m), with
the summits of the Tres
Sorores. Characterized
by a landscape of
contrasts: extreme
aridity of the higher
areas where rainwater
sees through cracks
and sinks, contrasting
with the green valleys
covered with forests
and meadows where
water forms waterfalls
through canyons and
ravines.
PICOS EUROPA
PICOS DE EUROPA
Area: 64,660 ha.
Province: Asturias,
León and Cantabria.
It represents the Atlantic forest-
related ecosystems. It has the
largest limestone formation in
Atlantic Europe, with significant
karstic processes, reaching depths
over 1,000 m, very clear glacial
erosion and presence of lakes. Its
cliffs are inhabited by chamois in
dense forests together with deer,
wolves and the occasional
presence of bears. There are 100
bird species such as the black
woodpecker and the capercaillie.
Regarding large predators we can
find griffon vultures and golden
eagles. But there is much more
than scenery, centuries of history
are written in the villages, valleys,
churches, and in their paths.
CABAÑEROS
CABAÑEROS
Area: 40,856 ha.
Province: Ciudad Real and
Toledo (Castilla-La Mancha)
Famous for having been on
the verge of becoming a
shooting range is now one of
the most valuable protected
areas of Montes de Toledo, a
refuge for many endangered
species. The mountain ranges
and massifs are covered with
Mediterranean forest and
thicket which shelter a large
variety of birds and mammals
such as deer, roe deer and
wild boars.
.
TABLAS DE DAIMIEL
TABLAS DE DAIMIEL
Area: 1.928 ha.
Province: Ciudad Real
(Castilla-La Mancha).
This is the last
representative of a fluvial
ecosystem called Tablas,
formed by the overflowing
of the rivers Guadiana
and Gigüela. It represents
the ecosystems related to
inland wetlands. A variety
of waterfowl inhabits Las
Tablas. Among the flora,
aquatic plants are the
basic substrate of Las
Tablas de Daimiel, and
the only existing trees are
the tamarisk trees.
AIGÜESTORTES
AIGÜESTORTES
Area: 14,119 hectares
approx.
Province: Lleida
(Catalonia)
Its main distinguishing
features are the amount
of lakes (more than 200),
the breathtaking cliffs
and their characteristic
meanders. It is a paradise
for lovers of nature: lakes,
streams, waterfalls,
rugged peaks and lush
forests of black pines, firs,
pines, birches and
beeches. It is also the
home to many interesting
plants and fascinating
animals of alpine or
northern origin.
MONFRAGÜE
MONFRAGÜE
Area: 18,118 ha.
Province: Cáceres
(Extremadura)
It is one of the best areas
of Mediterranean forest.
The Tajo and Tiétar
rivers form the axis of
the park which is fitted
into a narrow gorge of
quartzite and slate
mountain rages. The
landscape has great
contrast: it combines the
extreme aridity of the
highlands with the green
valleys covered with
forests and meadows.
Among its fauna the most
characteristic species of
this park are Iberian
imperial eagles, black
vultures, black storks
and Iberian lynxes.
ARCHIPIÉLAGO DE CABRERA
Archipiélago de Cabrera
Area: 10,021 ha (land
and 1,318 offshore
8703)
Province: Mallorca
It is the best example
of undisturbed
ecosystems of the
Mediterranean
Spanish islands. There
are large colonies of
seabirds, endemic
species and is one of
the best preserved
marine resources of
our coastline. In this
park there are over
150 species of birds
and 200 species of fish.
CALDERA DE TABURIENTE
CALDERA DE TABURIENTE
Area: 4.690 ha.
Province: Santa Cruz de
Tenerife (Canary Islands).
It is characterized by a
huge circus of 8 km in
diameter cauldron-shaped,
where multiple volcanic
eruptions, major
landslides, erosive forces
of water and time have
modeled its
geomorphology, making it
a rugged landscape with
almost 2,000 m drop. It
stands out for its high cliffs
and ravines, forming a
pine forest ecosystem with
endemic plants and
animals.
GARAJONAY
GARAJONAY
Area: 3,986 ha.
Province: Island of La
Gomera (Canary
Islands).
A short distance from
the Sahara desert
coast, along the
summits of the island
of Gomera, one takes
refuge in the most
unique and
emblematic forests of
the state. The mist
that rises from the
ocean is ‘glued’ to the
summits. Another
attraction of this park
is the moisture and
freshness, which
favors the existence of
mysterious forests,
the last remaining
survivors of
subtropical forests
that existed millions
of years ago.
TEIDE
TEIDEArea: 18,990 ha.
Province: Santa
Cruz de Tenerife
(Canary Islands).
It is the oldest and
largest of the
Canarian parks. Its
special geological
landscape is one of
the most
spectacular in the
world, where the
volcanic cones and
lava flow forming an
incredible range of
colours and shapes.
It’s remarkably rich
biologically
speaking, with an
extraordinary
percentage of
endemic plant
species and a
unique invertebrate
fauna.
TIMANFAYA
TIMANFAYA
Area: 5107 ha.
Province: Las Palmas
(Canary Islands).
From this place they say
is not a dead land, but
newborn. Although
apparently a desolate
and rugged landscape it
is colonized mainly by
the plant world. I
consists mainly of shades
of black and reddish
sands and lapillis and
dark basaltic lava, all
spotted with different
colors of many species
belonging to the lichens.
You can not forget its
biological richness and
the large number of
endemic plants and
animals.
PARQUE MARÍTIMO TERRESTRE DE LAS ISLAS ATLÁNTICAS DE GALICIA
PARQUE MARÍTIMO TERRESTRE DE LAS ISLAS ATLÁNTICAS DE GALICIA
Surface: 8480 ha (7285.2
and 1194.8 maritime
terrestrial)
Province: Pontevedra and
A Coruña (Galicia).
These islands emerge from
the ocean and beautify the
seascape with cliffs. In the
bottom of the sea is where
the ecological wealth of
this park lays. It is
certainly a place to
discover the mysteries and
legends of the Atlantic.
There are over 200 types
of algae where many fish
and shellfish breed and
live. Sea birds are adapted
to living in the narrow
crevices of the cliffs.
FUERTEVENTURA
FUERTEVENTURA
Area: 1659 km2
Province: Las Palmas
(Canarias)
Currently, the Governing
Council has approved a
300,000 € grant to the
Fuerteventura city hall
for conducting the
necessary studies to
submit the proposal for
the creation of a
National Park
representative of
natural systems
themselves in the arid
Canary Island of
Fuerteventura. The
possible declaration of
this new natural area in
Fuerteventura could
have a significant
economic and
environmental impact.