There European Network of the Natura 2000 Network, which will be celebrated tomorrow, May 21SEO/Birdlife appeals to Spanish administrations so Expand the network of protected spaces, with new important areas for bird conservation and biodiversity (I went, because of his acronym in English), who have no legal protection despite their recognized ornithological value.
SEO/Birdlife has identified that 483 was in Spain, many of which served as the basis for the designation of protected spaces. However, About 50 % of the surface of these areas is not yet referred to as special protection areas for birds (ZEPA) Neither as areas of special preservation (ZEC) or places of community interest (LIC).
And this despite complying with the scientific criteria set by Birdlife International. That is why they are not part of the Natura 2000 network, and this leaves them exposed to threats such as urbanization, projects for sustainable energy, agricultural intensification or leaving the rural environment. The Natura 2000 Red is the largest network of protected spaces in the worldDesigned to guarantee the long -term survival of the most valuable and endangered species and habitats in Europe.
Five unprotected spaces that are crucial for the Avifauna
As an example, the NGO presents five who, despite bird populations that they host, still not included in the Natura 2000 network such as Zepa:
The Bear – Adaja Corridor (Ávila, Castilla y León)
It is one of the most important wetlands in the Castilla y León region, surrounded by crops and forest spots, and one of the most striking species, the common crane, the imperial eagle and the Royal Milano stand out.
Estparia de la Sagra (Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha)
Important Steppe area that is threatened by important projects for renewable energy, as well as agricultural use. Its relevance is mainly due to the presence of Eurasiática Bustard, Common Sison, Ash Auilucho, Pale Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Royal OWL, Royal Milano and Cernícalo Primilla.
Campiña Alta de Córdoba (Jaén and Córdoba, Andalusia)
Intensive Agriculture Together with the Changes of Land Uses Associated With Olive Groves Are The Main Threats of This Space, Essential for the Conservation of Common Alcaravan, Ash Aguilucho, European Carraca, Cernícalilla, Eurasic, European ABAROCOOOOCOOOCOOCOOCONA Sison.
Alcarria de Alcalá (Madrid, community of Madrid)
One of the few areas for the steppe species of the community of Madrid threatened by intensive urbanization and agriculture, with an important population of Eurasiática and ordinary sison.
Barranco de Río Cabras – Tesjuate Reserve (Las Palmas, Canary Islands)
The canyon presents a fresh water flow with different sheet piles that create shallow pools, surrounded by a scattered and cut shrub and tree cover. La Pagutrada Hubara, the Saharan -Gang, the Vulgar Cernícalo and the Canary Tarabilla find a relevant habitat for their survival here.
On the other hand, the Organization is of the opinion that a large number of Zepa has already been designated, should lower their limits to which they mark theWithout protection contiguous areas that enjoy the same ornithological values.
It is the possibility to act
The inclusion of more expansion of the Natura 2000 network would not only strengthen compliance with European obligations to biodiversity, but also contribute to the Resilience of ecosystems against climate change and the sustainability of the rural environment.
‘We can’t afford it Leave outside the Natura 2000 network, spaces that science has already identified as essential for the preservation of biodiversityThe NGO appears -.
It is necessary to get ahead in the Appointment and update of the Natura 2000 network to correct the lack of this cover. It is time for administrations to act with decision and responsibility to illuminate the descent of many bird populations. “
The inventory of IBA is assessed
The organization is Finishing IBA’s inventory with the most up -date ornithological information Available, which can be an increase in the number of spaces.
Once After this review, and validated by Birdlife Internationalwill inform the changes in all administrations to take them into account in the new names of protected areas, and all information will be available for each user via a New seeker.
What is the actual value of the Natura 2000 network?
The Natura 2000 Red was born in 1992, with the approval of the Habitats Directive. It is formed by two types of protection figures: placing community interests (LIC) that are called Special Nature Conservation Areas (ZEC) Once a management plan has been approved and officially declared by the Member States of the European Union, and the Special protection areas for birds (Zepa), They are designated on the basis of the Birds Directive.
More than 27,000 natural spaces High ecological value throughout Europe is part of the Natura 2000 network. The protection of these spaces is intended to guarantee the long -term survival of the most valuable and endangered European species and habitats.
In Spain, 30 % of our territory is part of the Natura 2000 network, That shows the great wealth in nature and biodiversity that it owns. With more than 1,800 spacesIt is the country that contributes the most surface.
The Natura 2000 network model It promotes that the preservation of nature goes hand in hand with the benefits for citizens and for the economy in general. That is why the Natura 2000 network is far from an obstacle for the social -economic development of places, the Natura 2000 network offers new opportunities for the development of Traditional productive activities, recreational activities and tourism.
About European Natura 2000 Network Day
The European Netura 2000 Network Day was founded the first day in the community calendar in the proposal of civil society. It was exactly SEO/Birdlife, in Alliance with the Ephe Agency, the entity that launched the initiative within the Life+ project Assets Red Natura 2000 In 2013.
Activities throughout the country
In addition to the claim of greater protection for the important areas for birds and biodiversity, the NGO believes that the Network of European Natura 2000 is a date of celebration. That is why it organizes and distributesActivities during this week that can be seen on a map. It will also perform two online sessions on electric lines and on IBA.