13th International Symposium on Wild Boar and Other Suids
This September, the 13th International Symposium on Wild Boar and Other Suids was held. Scientists and technical experts in wild boar management from around the world gathered at this [...]
New tool for monitoring potential biodiversity in mature forests in Catalonia
Mature forests are a valuable habitat for many species of fauna and flora and are in retreat in most of Europe. The Sélvans association has promoted the creation of a specific potential [...]
The LIFE SAFE CROSSING project applies activated devices with animal detection sensors to prevent road accidents
The LIFE SAFE-CROSSING project in which MINUARTIA participates focuses on preventing fauna mortality on roads and particularly collisions with large carnivores such as bears or wolve. Within this [...]
Participation in the Ninth Congress of the Spanish Society for the Conservation and Study of Mammals (SECEM)
The congress organized by the Spanish Society for the Conservation and Study of Mammals (SECEM) is held every two years. The 2021 edition took place in Córdoba, from 4 to 7 December, with almost [...]
Article on the creation of artificial roosts for cormorants to reduce air safety hazards
In May 2020, the magazine Obras Publicas published an article on the creation of artificial roosts to reduce air safety hazards caused by cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo). The article (which can [...]
New guide to promoting green infrastructure and biodiversity in the buildings of BSP-Parc de l’Alba
The Barcelona Synchrotron Park (BSP)-Parc de l’Alba, with technical assistance from Minuartia, has published a new ‘Guide to promoting green infrastructure and biodiversity in Parc de [...]
Presentation of the results of monitoring wildlife measures on the Barcelona-French border high-speed railway
Over a three-year period (2016–2018) campaigns to monitor measures for preventing and reducing wildlife impacts of the high-speed railway line (LAV) have been carried out between Barcelona and [...]
American Congress ICOET 2019: Harmonizing Ecosystem Conservation and the Efficiency of Transportation Systems
In September 2019, the International Conference on Ecology and Transport (ICOET) was held in Sacramento (California, USA). This is the leading conference in its field and one of the most [...]
Development of a local management protocol for the Asian hornet
Girona Provincial Council and the Council of local initiatives for the environment of Girona (CILMA) promoted the development of a local management protocol for the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) [...]
Proposal to enhance pastures and meadows in the Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park
A study has been carried out in Capçaleres del Ter i el Freser Natural Park to identify existing open habitats (pastures, meadows and scrub) that require priority conservation and open [...]