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T1 Political erosion dismantles the conservation network existing in the Canary Islands
A1 Fernández-Palacios, José María
A1 Nascimento Reyes, Lea de
K1 Biodiversity loss
K1 endangered species
K1 National Parks
K1 natural protected areas
K1 political corruption
K1 scientific community
K1 species delisting
K1 perdida de biodiversidad
K1 especies en peligro
K1 Parques Nacionales
K1 áreas naturales protegidas
K1 corrupción política
K1 comunidad científica
K1 listado de especies
AB The outstanding nature of the Canary Islands has been recognized by European, national andregional administrations since the arrival of democracy in Spain. Forty‐five per cent of its emerged territoryhas been declared as Natural Protected Areas, four Canarian National Parks were included within theSpanish network, more than 200 endemics were listed in the Spanish catalogue of endangered species,and 450 species were listed in the Canarian catalogue of protected species. However, in recent years, politicaldecisions have started dismantling this splendid conservation network, which impedes constructionof large infrastructure, golf courses and resorts, despite the advice of the scientific community. Canariannature is now facing two threats: delisting and downgrading of numerous endangered species, and transferof the management of Canarian National Parks to the regional administration.
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RD 21-may-2024