Nature
This route gathers readings on island ecosystems, forests, endemism and protected areas that explain the environmental singularity of the Canaries.
Protected nature and biodiversity
Laurisilva, endemic flora, national parks and conservation of Canarian natural heritage.
Articles to follow
The Endemic Flora of the Canary Islands: A Unique and Threatened Treasure
The Canary Islands are home to over 500 endemic plant species, many of which are endangered. Discover what makes this natural heritage so special and the challenges it faces.
The Last Laurisilva Forests of Gran Canaria: A Natural Treasure at Risk
Gran Canaria's laurisilva forests, relics of a prehistoric era, survive in small remnants like Los Tilos de Moya, facing ongoing threats and conservation challenges.
The Role of the Sea of Clouds in Shaping Canary Islands Ecosystems
The sea of clouds is a key phenomenon that shapes the distribution and richness of ecosystems in the Canary Islands, influencing both flora and fauna.
Aeonium and Adaptive Radiation: The Remarkable Evolution of Veroles in the Canary Islands
The Aeonium genus, locally known as veroles, showcases how the unique environment of the Canary Islands has driven extraordinary plant diversification through adaptive radiation.
César Manrique’s Art: Lanzarote, Where Nature and Creativity Unite
César Manrique transformed Lanzarote into a global model of art and sustainability, blending his creations seamlessly with the island’s volcanic landscape.
Timeline milestones
1842 Creation of the first Botanical Garden in Tenerife. 1964 Creation of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote. 1982 Creation of Teide National Park in Tenerife. 1997 Declaration of Caldera de Taburiente National Park in La Palma. 2012 Garajonay National Park in La Gomera is declared a World Heritage Site.
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Key terms
Laurisilva A humid subtropical forest of high ecological value, associated with Canarian monteverde. Sea of clouds A cloud layer associated with the trade winds that shapes humidity, vegetation and ecological belts on several islands. Monteverde A humid mid-elevation Canarian forest formation that includes laurisilva and fayal-brezal woodland. Dragon tree An emblematic Canarian plant, especially associated with Tenerife, with strong natural, cultural and symbolic value. Tabaiba Common name applied to several euphorbia species characteristic of Canarian landscapes and island vocabulary. Malpaís A volcanic landscape of rough lava terrain that is difficult to cross, common on several islands.
Linked sources
- Gloria Ortega Muñoz, Lázaro Sánchez Pinto — Naturaleza de las Islas Canarias (1987)View bibliographic record
- López Ramírez, Juan Manuel; Bramwell, David — El medio natural terrestre de Gran Canaria (2005) Memoria Digital de Canarias — ULPGCView bibliographic record
- Turespaña (Ministerio de Industria y Turismo) — Islas Canarias (2018)View bibliographic record
- Canarias7 — Flora y Fauna de CanariasView bibliographic record
- TBD — Origen y evolución de la flora y fauna de las Islas CanariasView bibliographic record