Technical advice on wildlife management in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park
Technical advice for wildlife management in the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. The project includes specialised reports, updates to the vertebrate catalogue and the VULCÀ GIS system, monitoring of key species and analysis of ungulate‑related accidents, strengthening knowledge, conservation and adaptive management of the Park’s wildlife.
Monitoring biodiversity on the Mas de Colom agricultural estate in Borges
Biodiversity monitoring at the Mas de Colom agricultural farm (Borges Group) to assess the impact of implemented improvement actions. The study analyses flora, soil arthropods, pollinators and birdlife using internationally validated methodologies, demonstrating the effectiveness of applied management measures.
Support for the implementation of Ripollet’s Strategic Wildlife Biodiversity Plan
Study of faunal biodiversity in Ripollet focused on the Ripoll River fluvial system, a key ecosystem for local wildlife. Through field surveys and data analysis, the project updates species knowledge and proposes actions to improve habitats, conserve fauna and enhance ecosystem services.
Monitoring the effects of ecological restoration on biodiversity along the Tenes River fluvial path
Monitoring the effects of the ecological restoration of the Tenes River corridor in Bigues i Riells del Fai. The study compares restored areas with a control site, analysing habitats, flora, fauna and water quality. Management measures are proposed to ensure long‑term conservation and prevent future impacts associated with public use.
Participatory process for drafting the Intersectoral Plan for the Conservation of Wild Pollinators in Catalonia (PiPol)
Technical assistance for the development of the participatory process and the layout of the Intersectoral Plan for the Conservation of Wild Pollinators in Catalonia. The project brings together over 60 experts from multiple sectors, designs and facilitates participation, channels contributions and ensures their integration into the final document, including content review, textual coherence and accessible dissemination design.
Project to define wildlife crossings to avoid European mink being run over in Álava
Elaboration of proposals for the adaptation as wildlife crossings of drainage structures identified in previous studies as priorities to reduce the mortality of semi-aquatic mustelids and, in particular, of the European mink.
Project to improve ecological connectivity at the eastern limit of the Izki Natural Park, in the area of the A-132 road
Proposal to restore the ecological connectivity of the Natural Park, ZEC and ZEPA Izki, with special emphasis on reducing the barrier effect and fauna mortality on the A-132 road
Study of the effects of climate change in Montseny: diagnosis, impact and vulnerabilities. LIFE Clinomics
Study carried out in the framework of the LIFE15 project CCA/ES/000102 Fostering resilience. Opportunities and challenges of the local economy and society to adapt to climate change.
Proposal of measures to facilitate the movements of dark hedgehogs and squirrels in Barcelona and reduce mortality due to being run over
The work analyzes the distribution of the dark hedgehog and squirrel in the city of Barcelona and makes proposals to promote their conservation, reducing the risk of being run over.
Ornithological surveys prior to irrigation improvement works
Aigües del Segarra Garrigues 2019-2020 Surveys to locate evidence of reproduction of the bird population on land where irrigation system improvement works will be carried out, to prevent any possible nuisance to the birds. The work focuses on monitoring of steppe birds. Inspections of the bird population are carried out prior to the work to […]
Local plan to prevent and mitigate damage caused by wild boar in Girona
Girona City Council 2021 Preparation of a local plan to prevent and mitigate wild boar damage for the city of Girona. The document consists of a previous diagnosis of the current situation that identifies which areas are most affected and the sources of attraction that may be causing the entry of wild boars into the […]
Guide for the identification of open spaces for priority conservation and recovery in the Natural Park of the Heads of the Ter and Freser
Natural Park of the Heads of the Ter and Freser 2019 Development of a practical guide, in the form of worksheets, for the recovery of open spaces, meadows and pastures. The document includes aspects to consider before carrying out the actions, including the preliminary selection of areas, based on the previous study ‘Identification of open […]
Monitoring of actions for the recovery and protection of the Empordà dune systems in relation to the Kentish plover
TALIO – INFRASTRUCTURES.CAT 2017-2018 Monitoring of Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) populations during actions for the recovery and protection of the Empordà dune systems. The tasks consist of walking along the beaches recording the number of nests with eggs, chicks, or adult birds in various study areas.Monitoring is carried out during and after the dune recovery […]
Monitoring of the status and efficiency of preventive and corrective measures for fauna on the high-speed railway at the Barcelona-French border
Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF-High Speed) 2015 – 2018 Monitoring of the status and effectiveness of measures applied to reduce the impacts of the high-speed railway line on vertebrate groups. Tasks include tracking of wildlife passages through camera traps and track registration; monitoring and analysing mortality risk due to collisions with trains, entrapment, or electrocution of […]
Promoting biodiversity in water treatment plants in La Garrotxa
AQUAMBIENTE, Services for the Water Sector, SAU-AGBAR 2018 Minuartia provided technical assistance to propose a set of actions to promote biodiversity and green infrastructure in nine wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in the La Garrotxa region. Five of the plants are within the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. For this purpose, each […]
Research project linked to the restoration of land affected by Terrera Nova de Cardona: PHASE II
ERCROS 2019–2022 This project is being carried out in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and focuses on ecological restoration of the old Terrera Nova waste dump, where salt was collected and removed years ago. The original soils are highly salinized, and the restoration of the area requires planning techniques and strategies to promote washing […]
Drafting of the amphibian and reptile catalogue for the Serralada Litoral Park Conservation Plan
Parc de la Serralada Litoral Consortium 2018–2019 Minuartia drafted files for four amphibians and five reptiles that are fauna of priority conservation interest within the Park Conservation Plan. The species were chosen in a previous assessment, which considered regulatory aspects, the status of the species in the Barcelona Provincial Council’s Park Network, and their status […]
Service for the identification of open spaces for priority conservation and recovery in the Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser
Parc Natural de les Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser. Department of Territory and Sustainability, Government of Catalonia. 2018 The aim of this study was to identify open spaces that are a conservation priority, such as meadows, pastures, scrub, and other areas that could be recovered to promote ecological restoration. The analysis was carried out […]
Actions for the recovery of native vegetation cover in the de National Hunting Boumort Reserve
Endesa – Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, Government of Catalonia 2017-2018 The aim of this project was to restore and improve the conservation of the Reserve’s native vegetation cover to promote biodiversity and the habitat of protected species such as the capercaillie. The project includes the design and creation of protocols, the execution […]
Ungulate census pilot project using phototrapping in Montseny Natural Park
Barcelona Provincial Council 2018–2020 A pilot project was carried out using random encounter model (REM) methodology based on phototrapping to obtain accurate ungulate density estimates. During the winter months of 2018 and 2019, the test was carried out and methodological modifications were applied to improve the margins of error and the accuracy of estimates. Wild […]
Proposal for long-term monitoring of amphibian populations in the Guilleries – Savassona Natural Area
Barcelona Provincial Council 2018–2019 This project studied amphibians in the protected natural area that are found in ponds and other stagnant water, including three salamanders and seven frogs. From field work and various sources, the distribution of each species was determined and the relationship between the presence of amphibians and the main habitat variables was […]
Creation of a great cormorant roost to minimise bird strike hazards with the transport infrastructure
Barcelona Port Authority. 2006-2022, (different projects) Innovative project to create new, artificial great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) roosts to reduce aviation hazards. Design, construction project and long-term evaluation of the effectiveness of artificial structures installed in new locations in the Llobregat delta, previously identified as suitable for the establishment of new bedrooms. Monitoring of the distribution […]
Drafting of the Management Plan of the Integral Natural Reserve 1. Lakes in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park
Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park, Department of Territory and Sustainability, Government of Catalonia 2017-2019 The document contains cause-effect diagrams based on the assessment, as well as diagrams of operational objectives that were used to propose actions. The programme specifies 64 priority actions to be developed in five years. The Management Plan provides the schedule of […]
Advice for the management of fauna in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park
La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, Government of Catalonia 1990 – 2017 Provision of technical assistance to increase the degree of knowledge of biodiversity in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park and develop appropriate management and conservation strategies. Over the years, tasks have been undertaken to integrate all the information generated on the diversity of […]
Preliminary assessment for the ‘Plan of public use of the region of La Garrotxa’
La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, Alta Garrotxa Consortium 2017 Assessment of public use in the group formed by the region of La Garrotxa, which includes the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, and the Alta Garrotxa natural interest area. The work integrates an analysis of supply and demand, an assessment of the contribution of […]
Monitoring programme for wild boar populations in Catalonia
Government of Catalonia (DARPA, DTES), Barcelona Provincial Council 1998 – 2020 Monitoring of wild boar populations by analysing data on individuals captured in 22 observatories located in different geographical regions. The programme’s database has around 70,000 records of hunts carried out since 1998 and is one of the most complete databases of its kind in […]
Writing of the bases for the Sectorial Territorial Plan of ecological connectivity of Catalonia and its environmental assessment
Ministry of Territory and Sustainability, Government of Catalonia 2009-2012 Proposal of connectors for Catalonia, at strategic scale and with the status of a sectorial territorial plan, to guarantee connectivity between Natural Protected Areas, the large biogeographic regions, and north and south. Fluvial connectors, areas of marine-terrestrial connectivity, and marine-fluvial connectivity are identified. For implementation of […]
Preparation of the ‘Plan for the improvement of ecological connectivity in Andalusia within the framework of management plans for endangered species and habitats’
EGMASA – Ministry of the Environment, Government of Andalusia 2011-2013 Transversal cross-sector plan established as a master plan for all Andalusian Administration Councils with competences in areas that affect ecological connectivity. The Andalusian territory is analysed in relation to environmental legislation, instruments, and plans that may affect ecological connectivity, protected natural spaces, threatened species, land […]
Development of the ‘Fauna and connectivity module of the territorial information system of the network of free spaces in the province of Barcelona’ (SITxell)
Barcelona Provincial Council 2003-2013 Project developed over ten years from the conception of the module to the obtaining of cartographies for groups of vertebrates. Includes obtaining maps of: the potential distribution of amphibians, reptiles and mammals; the value of the territory for the conservation of amphibians, reptiles and mammals; and connectivity for reptiles, birds and […]
Evaluation of demographic trends and measures to reduce damage caused by ungulates in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park
Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park 2000-2020 in the management of fallow deer and wild boar populations in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park. The tasks consist of monitoring the populations, proposing measures for their management, and monitoring the effectiveness of the proposed measures. The annual reports allow us to guide the management of these species […]
