New edition of the guide on technical specifications for wildlife crossings and measures to promote biodiversity
The third edition of the technical reference guide on wildlife crossings, perimeter fencing and other measures to promote biodiversity in transport infrastructure is now available. Produced within the framework of MITECO’s Working Group on Habitat Fragmentation, the publication includes new content on habitat defragmentation, ecological restoration and technologies to reduce wildlife roadkill, and updates the recommendations on wildlife crossings. MINUARTIA has contributed to this update by providing technical assistance, as part of a collaboration spanning more than twenty years aimed at improving ecological connectivity and the integration of biodiversity into transport infrastructure.
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) in which technicians from various local administrations actively participated. The Asian hornet is an invasive exotic species in Europe, which was first detected in France in […]
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 environments that existed in the past, but have disappeared and should be recovered. To carry out the study, a methodology has been designed that considers […]
The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park promotes the patronage of companies to restore habitats
The Natural Park supports the improvement of natural heritage and landscape through patronage agreements with local companies. In this context, with technical advice from MINUARTIA, the Park promotes patronage to restore ponds and wetlands that benefit the conservation of aquatic organisms and offer reproduction points for frogs and toads. The dossier “Jumps of Joy” describes […]
BSP-Parc de l’Alba becomes a member of the European platform Business & Biodiversity
The Parc de l’Alba includes the Barcelona Synchrotron Park (BSP) business area and houses companies and leading European research infrastructure, such as the Alba synchrotron, as well as residential and green areas that are managed to prioritise biodiversity conservation and reinforce green infrastructure. Actions that are carried out, including the conservation of the green corridor, […]
