Madrid provides aids that aim to promote and promote between non -profit entities The realization of activities and projects that favor the preservation, defense and recovery of the natural heritage of the region, the preservation of biodiversity in the protected spaces Red Natura 2000 (Zepa, LIC and ZEC), as well as the enhancement of resources Environmental of the territory of the Community of Madrid.
Last year these aid had a amount of almost half a million euros and were used to protection several endangered species, to the collection of animals with injuries, to the recovery of these wild species, to improvement and preservation of wetlands and areas of amphibians and fish And much more.
Madrid helps the development of environmental projects
The Community of Madrid allocated half a million euros last year to help non -profit entities that develop environmental projects, contributing to the preservation and improvement of natural heritage and the Protection of biodiversity, especially in protected spaces within the Natura 2000 Network.
In this period 19 initiatives have been subsidized46.1% more than in the previous call (with 13), presented by 15 organizations, of which five receive contribution for the first time. This is due to the changes that were made in the bases of the call, which have allowed expanding the number of projects and beneficiaries, giving a maximum of 30,000 euros to each of them.
This line of subsidies was born in 2017 to support the work of associations, foundations and NGOs. The new regulation has valued the technical quality of the proposals, as well as its innovative character, and has influenced the Work in spaces of high ecological value.
Among the actions, which will take place in Madrid throughout 2025, The conservation of protected species is included such as the black stork, the pilgrim hawk, the European carraca or the nocturnal raptors. Also the attention to specimens of native fauna injured or with difficulties for their survival, through veterinary collection and assistance in specific centers.
On the other hand, I know will advance in the recovery of protected wetlandsas in the lagoons of Soto Gutiérrez, located in the Southeast Regional Park, Tritones. Other projects will focus on the improvement and modernization of hunting management, the study of ecological connectivity associated with large road infrastructure, or the safeguarding of threatened fish species such as pardilla, vogue and calendar.