biodiversity [autoguardado]
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BIODIVERSITY IN SPAIN
CONCEPTBiodiversity is the variety of living beings and the adaptation of the organisms to the ambient.
IMPORTANCETo loose the biodiversity means to accept the lack of genetic wealth as well as an increment in the impact the diseases have in the populations.
25% de la
The human being destruction of the ecosystem stands for diversidad
en peligro
The possible lost of the 25% of biological diversity.
DATASpanish biodiversity is the biggest in Europe.
We have 121 habitats
There are about 1500 endemic plant species.
44% of endemic animals are in the Canary Islands.
7% endangered species.
37% of vertebrates.
15% of plants under risk of disappearance.
Ecological balance
Aesthetic quality
Scientific advances
WHY WE NEED TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY?
Economic developmentEthical behavior
THREATS TO BIODIVERSITYDestruction of natural environment
Pollution
Illegal hunting
Global warming
Biological reserves administration
- Killer algae
Invasive species - Signal crayfish
- Zebra mussel
THE CAUSES OF BIODIVERSITY IN SPAINGeographical location: environmental variation.
Mountain relief: high number of habitats
Canary Islands: a large variety of endemic species
Decrease in economic growth: reduction in destruction of natural environments
ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATION
Wetlands SteppeIslands
East seashore
Mountains
Natural heritage and biodiversity law in Spain:
1. Environmental protection figures: 2. Protection measures:
National Park Land management
Natural reserve Reintroduction of native species
Marine protected area Preventing deforestation
Natural monuments Respect for biological cycles
Protected landscapes Pollution reduction
Invasive species control
THE MOST IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS IN SPAINTeide, Canarias
Picos de Europa (grizzly and capercaillie)
Montfragüe (black vulture)
Sierra de Guadarrama
Archipiélago de la Cabrera
Ordesa y Monteperdido
Aigues Tortes y Sant Maurici
Tablas de Daimiel
Islas Atlánticas
Parque Natural de Doñana
TEIDE. ORDESA.DOÑANA
SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA
Iberian linx
Brown bear
SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA
Iberian Wolf
Iberian Eagle
SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA
Moore Turttle
Black vulture
Purple heron
SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA
Iberian pig Babaric
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