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| Biosphere Reserve Information | ||||
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MONFRAGÜE |
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| General Description | This site lies in the Province of Extremadura and is characterized by sclerophyllic Mediterranean forests and “Dehesas”, that is a landscape modelled by human impacts through cattle raising and production of cork from cork oak trees. The landscape of the biosphere reserve is very representative of Mediterranean agrosylvopastoralist system, with a very rich biodiversity although it has been strongly modified. Thousands of visitors come every year to this site in order to see traditional uses of natural resources and to “preserve and rediscover” nature. Many research activities are being done in this site, particularly concerning the protection of the royal eagle (Aquila adalberti) and the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardina). Eight core areas have been identified in the biosphere reserve, corresponding to restricted use, full protection and “no-use” areas of the Monfrague National Park, established in 1979. Around 3,200 persons are living permanently in the transition area of the biosphere reserve. The site is managed by the General Direction for Environment of the Junta of Extremadura. Most research is done by the University of Seville with a focus on geology, hydrology and climatic studies. A population survey to update data, in particular regarding rural activities, is being conducted (2004). | |||
| Major ecosystem type | Mediterranean sclerophyllous wooldlands/scrubs and mesomediterranean mountains | |||
| Major habitats & land cover types |
Mediterranean rocky and dry areas with cistus (Cistus ladanifer), iberian oak-trees (Quercus rotundifolia and Quercus coccifera). Mediterranean perennial and sclerophyllous forest. Mediterranean heathers “matorrales”, with stony and calcareous precipices. Calcicole xero-thermophilous beech woods. Riparian forest with ash-tree forest (Fraxinus angustifolia). Re-forested areas with exotic species like eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), and pine (Pinus pinaster). Grasslands and pasture-grounds. Rural areas and villages. |
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| Location |
N 39°57’54’’ – 36°37’58’’ W 05°35’18’’ - 06°19’51’’ |
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| Area (hectares) | ||||
| Total | 116,160 | |||
| Core area(s) | 12,830 | |||
| Buffer zone(s) | 15,360 | |||
| Transition area(s) when given | 87,970 | |||
| Altitude (metres above sea level) | 218-870 | |||
| Year designated | 2003 | |||
| Administrative authorities | Dirección General de Medio Ambiente de la Consejería de Agricultura y Medio Ambiente de la Junta de Extremadura | |||
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| Brief description |
Geology, geomorphology and topography studies (inventory of geological formations, tectonic mapping, etc). Climate monitoring and meteorology (rainfall and air temperature) Hydrology. Water quality and identification of contaminants. Protection of the royal eagle (Aquila adalberti) and the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardina) Vertebrates studies: inventory and biology of bird species (migration, alimentation, etc). Flora inventory. Employment and demographic survey. Studies on history, folklore and traditional customs. Capacity building Management issues of the Monfrague Natural Park. Water management issues within the hydrographic basin. Rural and agricultural systems. Forestry sector and economic development. |
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| Specific variables... | ||||
| Abiotic | n.a. | |||
| Biodiversity | n.a. | |||
| Socio-economic | n.a. | |||
| Integrated monitoring | n.a. | |||
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| Contact address |
Angel Rodríguez Director del Parque Natural de Monfragüe Edificio Servicios Múltiples, 7° planta 10071 Cáceres Spain |
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| Telephone | (34.927) 00 12 02 | |||
| Fax | (34.927) 00 10 86 | |||
| Contact address |
Pedro Muñoz Barco Jefe de Servicio, Director General de Medio Ambiente Avenida Portugal, s/n 06800 Merida Spain |
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| Telephone | (34.924) 00 20 72 | |||
| Fax | (34.924) 00 20 37 | |||
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pedro.mbarco@aym.juntaex.es |
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| Last updated: 27/02/2007 |
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