Natura 2000 is the main instrument for nature conservation in the European Union. It is a European network of natural protected areas aiming to contribute to halting the loss of biodiversity. Development and implementation…
NATURA 2000
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
The development of the largest network of protected areas on the planet, the Natura 2000, network, takes place according to the characteristics of each of the 9 European biogeographic regions, each with its ecosystems and representative species. The…
GREEN ECONOMY
We work with public and private sector to ensure that their activities contribute to preserving biodiversity, air quality, soil and water, reducing gas emissions linked to climate change and the efficient use of…
Spatial planning and Natura 2000
Spatial planning can be a very useful tool for Natura 2000, to reconcile nature conservation with the interests of other sectoral policies with territorial implications. However, to date has not been…
Qnatur: platform on tourism and sustainable development in protected areas
Started in 2011, Qnatur, It is a pioneering project in Europe that promotes responsible consumption and tourism in protected areas Natura 2000. It started as an independent company, but in 2017 fue absobida by Land Ecogest.…
IUCN program – MED 2013-2016
The Center for Mediterranean Cooperation is one of the 11 IUCN global programs to influence, encourage and help society to conserve nature making sustainable use of resources. Terra developed the program…
Ecological network of Madrid
Terra Ecogest, in joint venture with Gamma Environmental Initiatives it designed Ecological Corridors Network of the Community of Madrid. Its objectives are: Ensure functionality and ecological coherence of the Natura Network 2000 Establish continuity between spaces…
Environmental management system (EMAS) in the information centers of the natural protected areas network of Castilla y León.
Implementation of an environmental management system (EMAS III Regulation EEC 1221/2009) in the visitors centers of the Protected Areas network of Castile and Leon as well as in the headquarters (PRAE) ((Valladolid)), managed by the Natural Heritage Foundation of Castilla…
Ecoentrepeneurs: challenges for the enhancement of protected areas
Are protected areas beneficial to the local population?, How you can add value ? In this book there are answers to these questions and, among other issues, It is shown that the socio-economic impact of protected areas is positive…
National parks, hunting and rural development
Study of the socioeconomic impact and job creation generated by strict protection of nature in four National Parks (Cabañeros, Monfragüe, Picos de Europa and Ordesa) and compared to the benefit that could generate the hunting activity…
Promotion of local enterprises based on sustainable use of natural resources in Andalusia
At the initiative of the Foundation Migres, Terra developed a plan to promote and consolidate companies based on the valorisation of natural resources in Tarifa and the Bay of Cadiz in the field of ornithological tourism, watching…
Socio-economic impact and employment in protected areas of Castilla and Leon.
Protected areas can and should be able to report socio-economic benefits to local populations, what is possible through the enhancement of goods and services which they generate. This is precisely…
Spatial planning and ecological networks in Europe
To prevent the risk of natural areas becoming islands, surrounded by agricultural areas, infrastructure and urban areas, it is necessary to ensure their ecological connectivity. To this end, it is required the design and implementation of ecological corridors, the so called ecological networks. Because ecological networks are a…
Entrepreneurs and employment in protected areas in Castilla and Leon. Good practices.
A readable book on the socio-economic impact of protected areas in Castilla y León, job creation, good practice in business, environmental sustainability criteria for SMEs and opportunities…
Galicia: other places to explore. Discover the Galician coast through Natura 2000
A small contribution to spread the values of the Natura network 2000 network in a sector of the Galician coast and to promote responsible tourism for conservation. It proposes a three day tour, from the mouth of the river Tambre…
SoBio. Mobilising the European social research potential in support of biodiversity and ecosystem management
To prevent the decline of biodiversity and ensure sustainable management of ecosystems, it is necessary to understand the socio-economic processes and structures that affect them. SoBio studies the role of the social sciences in…
Guide to good environmental practices in mountain leisure activities
Practical guide directed to visitors of medium and high mountain in their leisure time. Includes an introduction to the mountain ecosystem, He explains the range of impacts that may suffer as fragile environment and explains formulas…
Natura 2000. Entrepreneurs and sustainable rural development
Compilation of papers from the seminar organized by TERRA in November 2003 in Madrid, aiming to promote sustainable development initiatives associated with the sustainable use of resources in the Natura 2000 network 2000. adds interesting…
Pilot project on the valorization of Natura 2000 in Galicia
Nature 2000 Network 2000 is an added value for the regions. In order to explore this potential, TERRA developed for the Xunta de Galicia a pilot study based on three consecutive coastal areas of La Coruna: Carnota-Monte Pinto; Monte…
Costs and benefits of Natura management plans 2000
In 2002 the Government of Navarra conducted a pilot project to assess the costs and benefits of management plans in a sample of Natura 2000. The Alduide study was carried out by Terra, one territory…