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| | Protected Areas Programme - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) |
 | | Historically, several measures have been taken to preserve Garajonay's ecosystem: a ban on grazing (1942) and tree felling (1964); prohibiting collection of dead leaves that protect soil; and protection of birds (Royal Decree No. 3181/1980) (Anon, 1985). |
 | | Management objectives, as identified in the management plan, enacted by Decree 1531/1986 on 30 May 1986 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, include: restoration of degraded areas; conservation of genetic resources; eradication of introduced species, especially pine and eucalyptus; fire prevention; interpretation and education; and recreation provisions. |
 | | Parque Nacional Garajonay, Carretera General del Sur, No.6, 38800 San Sebastian de la Gomera, Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tel: 922 870105, Fax: 922 870362). |
| www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/garajona.html (1661 words) |
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