2. La Gomera (Canary Islands) Laurisilva woodlands 3,986 ha. National Park since 1981 UNESCO World Heritage Natural Monument

4. The conservation of the natural environment Problems of Conservation : Problems of Conservation -Incomplete representation of monteverde woodlands -13% of exotic plants -Endangered species -Forest fires -Roads for visitors

5. Items for Conservation -Nature -Diversity of ecosystems -Endemicity -Rarity -Representation -Uniqueness Restoration of degraded areas -Clearings > repopulation Before : After:

6. Recovery of the endangered flora: -Endangered plants recovery program. -Promising results! Recovery of the endangered flora The struggle against fire: -The worst threat of the park forest fires. -Different ways to prevent fires.The struggle against fire Research: -Knowledge for a good management. -Program of ecological monitoring.Research

9. Man and the environment in Garajonay: -Local population looks after woodlands. -Preservation of natural resources. Tourism, recreation and education: -500.000 visitors/year. -Visitors' Centre. Awareness raising among the public: -Environmental education conservation policies.

11. Program of environmental education. Nature Classroom in El Cedro.

12. http://reddeparquesnacionales.mma.es/en/parques/garajonay/conserv _bio/conservacion.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garajonay_National_Park http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/380/gallery/ http://www.diariodelviajero.com/cultura/la-gomera

13. Claudia Forte & Manuel Domínguez