Improved Information and Monitoring in Natural Areas

An initiative to raise awareness and monitor key biodiversity hotspots

What does it consist of?

The Balearic Government has launched an awareness and information campaign in the most important natural areas on the Balearic Islands, with the dual aim of guiding visitors and stepping up environmental monitoring. The plan has enabled continuous, structured coverage in areas within the Natura 2000 network.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Information and surveillance campaign in areas of environmental relevance
LOCATION
Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Territori
Project code
ITS2017-121
Total project amount
840.000 €
ITS granted amount
840.000 €
Executed amount
726.964 €
Call year
2017
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Environment
Budget execution
Executed: 86.54%
Last data request
01.06.2022

The project

The public use of protected natural areas in the Balearic Islands requires active management based on conservation, monitoring and information. In this context, the Regional Ministry for the Environment launched a campaign focused on guiding visitors through areas of high environmental and scenic importance in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

The plan involved direct intervention in the area, with teams deployed across various sites within the Natura 2000 network. The primary goal was to inform visitors about the specific characteristics and rules of each location, promoting a respectful, mindful experience in areas with significant seasonal footfall.

Beyond providing information, the campaign also included monitoring activities, with the aim of identifying risky behaviour, collecting usage data and improving future planning for these spaces. The presence of staff on the ground has been key to ensuring compliance with basic conservation standards.

The plan, with an executed budget of €726,964, has helped to strike a balance between public access and environmental protection. This initiative builds on previous environmental awareness campaigns and strengthens institutional presence in areas of outstanding natural beauty.