Natura 2000 network
Have you ever heard about NATURA 2000 network? We can find the words “NATURA 2000” in many newspapers, magazines and information panels. However, we rarely know what does it mean or which is its function.
People often think that in order to conserve the nature of some places, networks like Natura 2000 exclude people from those places. Nevertheless, the way Natura 2000 works is different. According to this organisation, humans are part of nature and have not to be excluded. In fact, some places are valuable for animals and plants due to the fact that humans have been taking care of them. In those cases, Natura 2000 tries to help economically those activities which are disappearing becauses they are not profitable. In other words, Natura 200 defends the sustainable development, maintaining basque and european biodiversity.
In europe, 27000 natural spaces are part of the network. In Spain, 30% of the land is part of it. Indeed, Spain is the country which has the largest space protected. We have to take care and take advantage of it. Keep calm and love nature.
Which places are protected by Natura 2000?
In the Basque country, many natural reserves, such as, rivers, estuaries, forests and grasslands are protected by this organisation. For instance, natural parks of Urkiola, Gorbeia, Valderejo and the estuary of Urdaibai.
Information sources:
Xabier Urbieta and Igor Eguen
information boards? keep nature
ResponderEliminarBiosphere Reserve of Biscay, Urdaibai
Which differencies are between natural park and reserve? And betwwen regional and national natural parks?
information boards? keep nature
ResponderEliminarBiosphere Reserve of Biscay, Urdaibai
Which differencies are between natural park and reserve? And betwwen regional and national natural parks?