Throughout this year, the Consell de Mallorca will organise several activities to commemorate the three decades of this natural space and to highlight its environmental and fauna values.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the declaration of the Natural Park of sa Dragonera, a figure that ensures the conservation of the island and makes it one of Mallorca’s most important environmental and faunal treasures.
We go back to 1987 when the Consell de Mallorca bought the island of sa Dragonera, located at the western end of the island of Mallorca. Later, the Balearic Government, through Decree 7/1995, of 26th January, declared sa Dragonera Natural Park, together with the islands of Pantaleu and sa Mitjana, securing for future generations the conservation of its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty.
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Sa Dragonera celebrates this Sunday the 30th anniversary of its declaration as a natural park
The Consell de Mallorca celebrates this 30th anniversary, which is a ‘special milestone for its natural and historical heritage, as well as its relevant biodiversity of endemic species of fauna and flora, which make it the most important protected natural area of our island’.
The Natural Park of sa Dragonera currently has a protected area of 274 hectares of land. In addition, other Community protection figures are integrated, such as the Natura 2000 Network, due to the prominent biodiversity of species. The protection of its submerged façade has also been reinforced, both in the inner and outer waters surrounding the island, and it has been declared a marine reserve.
Important milestones over the last three decades
The most important historical milestones to highlight in these three decades of the Natural Park of sa Dragonera include the numerous studies and the monitoring of protected species carried out, such as the marine hawk or the endemic lizards that inhabit the island. The colony of Cory’s shearwater at es Pantaleu and the Balearic shearwater at sa Dragonera have also been maintained in good condition.
The commitment to sustainability translates into the installation of photovoltaic panels, the installation of a total oxidation system for wastewater, together with an additional green filter system that allows for an increase in aquatic habitats for wildlife.
It has also joined the PROGRESS participatory process with the local community and Xarxa Dragonera Blava, which has allowed the development of different joint projects, such as the video on community voices and cultural heritage.
Restoration of the na Miranda viewpoint and new bird observatory
The Department of the Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports of the Consell de Mallorca continues its work to conserve the historical, cultural and environmental values of the Natural Park.
Thus, this year a new bird observatory will be set up and the viewpoint of na Miranda, an enclave of great interest for enjoying the views of the channel of sa Dragonera, will be refurbished. The reconstruction of the na Miranda viewpoint is a project of great interest for visitors to the island, as it is one of the most visited areas, due to its proximity to Cala Lledó and its spectacular panoramic views of the island of Mallorca.
The second vice-president and councillor for the Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, explained that ‘throughout this year of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the declaration of the natural park, several activities are planned to commemorate the three decades of this natural space, which will emphasise its environmental values, the need to support its conservation and to maintain the ecosystems so that, in the future, we can continue to enjoy this island’.