Protected Areas in Spain

Separate assignments from individual assignments, focusing on a unit.

Areas within Spain that are protected by the Spanish government.

The submission date for a PowerPoint presentation on Spanish protected areas.

A network of protected areas in Europe, including Spain, that promotes biodiversity conservation.

Different levels of governance within Spain, each with specific laws and regulations.

The variety of life forms in a particular region or area.

A protected area with a distinctive character.

Independent assignments focusing on specific species or topics.

EU legislation focused on the protection of migratory and endangered bird species and their habitats.

EU law aiming to conserve natural habitats and species of wild flora and fauna, promoting biodiversity.

EU ecological network of protected areas established under the Birds and Habitats Directives to safeguard biodiversity.

Areas within Natura 2000 designated to protect wild bird species and their habitats.

Major threats to wild bird conservation, and other species under EU Habitats Directive

Species at risk of extinction.

Birds that move between different regions or countries for breeding or feeding.

Areas declared under Spanish law (42/2007) for preservation, part of the Spanish Catalogue of Habitats in Danger of Disappearance.

Areas are nominated if they're small/decreasing, largely destroyed, severely deteriorated, or at significant risk of irreversible transformation, including due to climate change.

Nominations are typically made by Spanish autonomous communities or the Spanish government.

Parks are nominated based on attractive landscapes, diverse ecosystems, unique flora/fauna, or geological diversity, and their conservation is seen as crucial.

Parks may limit resource use if it conflicts with the park's goals.

Visitor entry to parks is planned with safety in mind and the parks' protection.

Spanish law governing creation of protected areas.

Protected areas can be marine (water) or land-based.

A national park located in the center of Tenerife, featuring the highest peak in Spain and the third largest volcano in the world.

The highest mountain in Spain and the third largest volcano in the world, located within the Teide National Park on Tenerife.

A unique and highly biodiverse forest ecosystem found in the Canary Islands, especially prominent in Garajonay National Park.

Located on La Gomera, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Canarian Laurel Forest and high biodiversity.

Species of plants or animals found only in a specific geographical area, like the Canary Islands.

A protected area with exceptional natural value, designated for conservation, recreation, and research.

A protected area with important ecological, cultural, or aesthetic value, focusing on sustainable development.

A site or a feature in nature that is extremely unique, rare, or beautiful, deserving special protection.

The use of natural resources within reserves is restricted, only permitted if it doesn't harm the protected values.

Generally prohibited within reserves, except for research, conservation, or educational purposes with proper authorization.

These are acceptable reasons for collecting materials in a reserve, but only with official permission.

A protected area where the focus is on conserving the natural ecosystem, including flora, fauna, and geological features.

A designated area in the ocean dedicated to protecting marine life and their habitats.

A protected landscape in Spain, specifically in Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha. It's an ecosystem formed by overflow from several rivers and home to diverse aquatic birds, carp, and turtles.

Protected areas can include National Parks, Marine Protected Areas, Nature Reserves, Natural Monuments, Protected Landscapes, and Other Parks.

A small protected area of less than 20 hectares established by the Ministry of the Environment of the Valencian Autonomous Community in Spain to protect rare, endemic, or threatened plant species.

Micro-reserves promote the conservation of rare botanical species, especially those that are endemic to a specific region or threatened by extinction.

Protected areas that have international recognition and support, often managed through global programs and initiatives.

Protected areas that are managed and governed according to the specific regulations of a particular region or autonomous community within a country.

International protected areas receive global recognition and resources, while regional protected areas are managed by local authorities according to their specific laws and priorities.