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.
Monitoring of game species in Cap de Creus Natural Park
Monitoring of game wildlife populations and hunting activity in Cap de Creus Natural Park. The study gathers current and historical data to manage conservation-interest and conflict species, applying methodologies that support adaptive management tailored to each species.
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.
Hunting Management Plan for Boumort National Game Reserve
Drafting of the Hunting Management Plan for the Boumort National Game Reserve with a ten-year time horizon.
The document defines objectives, criteria, and actions to ensure adaptive, sustainable, and ecosystem-based management of hunting and biodiversity, integrating territorial participation, innovation, rural development, and coherence with the Natura 2000 network and other land-use planning frameworks. The document defines objectives, criteria, and actions to ensure adaptive, sustainable, and ecosystem-based management of hunting and biodiversity, integrating territorial participation, innovation, rural development, and coherence with the Natura 2000 network and other land-use planning frameworks.
Implementation of pilot sites to estimate wild boar density using the REM technique
Pilot study to estimate wild boar density in natural areas of Catalonia using the Random Encounter Model (REM). The project applies a standardized methodology to obtain accurate data in areas with limited hunting, supporting effective management of wild boar and other mesomammal species.
Management Plan for Iberian Ibex in Montsant Natural Park
Development of a management plan for the Iberian wild goat in the Serra de Montsant Natural Park. The project integrates previous studies, fieldwork, and techniques such as the Random Encounter Model to estimate densities, project population growth, and define guidelines to ensure the species’ sustainability and the reduction of local agricultural conflicts.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Redacción del plan de mejora de la conectividad ecológica en Andalucía en el marco de los planes de gestión de especies y hábitats amenazados.
EGMASA – Consejería de Medio Ambiente. Junta de Andalucía.
Analysis of wildlife-vehicle collisions data on the roads of Catalonia
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Food and the Environment, Government of Catalonia Analysis of wildlife-vehicle collisions in the Catalan road network, identification of points of concentration of accidents caused by animals. Preparation of a proposal of standardized methodology to obtain information on wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Proposal of measures to reduce mortality due to the collapse of European mink in Álava. Project LIFE LUTREOLA
Provincial Council Analysis of data on mink-vehicle collisions collected by different organizations, identification of critical points through GIS. Review and proposal of measures to be applied in each of the points to improve ecological connectivity and reduce the mortality risk of European mink and other semi-aquatic mustelids.
