Antonio Morales praises the inter-institutional coordination and asserts that "the Dunes are much better today than they were just ten years ago, and we must continue to join forces to continue along these same lines."
Fifteen officers participated in the operation, with quads, motorcycles and drones, and Raúl García Brink announced that these actions will be repeated during peak hours in the area and that new surveillance equipment will be installed.
El Cabildo of Gran Canaria, in collaboration with the Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council, continues to intensify its actions to protect the Protected Natural Area of the Maspalomas DunesThis emblematic nature reserve, located in the south of the island, is one of the most important ecological enclaves in the Canary Islands and requires constant measures to ensure its conservation in the face of human pressure.
During a recent operation carried out this Tuesday, joint teams were deployed that intervened 75 people, mainly foreigners, who were passing through restricted areas. These people were redirected to authorized paths and 15 complaints Both individuals (residents, both national and foreign) and an unauthorized photography company, as well as drone owners operating without permits. These actions reinforce the institutional commitment to protecting the natural environment.
Institutional collaboration for environmental monitoring
The island's Environment Councillor, Raul Garcia Brink, highlighted the active participation of 15 officers from the Civil Guard, the Island Environmental Area, and the San Bartolomé de Tirajana Local Police. These teams used quads, motorcycles, and drones to enhance surveillance and control efforts in the dunes. The success of the operation highlights the importance of cooperation between public institutions to achieve effective results in environmental protection.
García Brink emphasized that the City Council hopes to add new entities to these initiatives and announced that these controls will be repeated, especially in the afternoons, when the flow of visitors to this protected area increases. Signage will be reinforced, along with new technologies for protection.
In addition, an imminent improvement in the signage of the Protected Natural Area of the Maspalomas Dunes, as well as the installation of cameras and sensorsThese technological measures will allow for more comprehensive control over access and behavior within the protected area, helping to gradually eradicate inappropriate behavior that endangers this valuable natural environment.
Councilor García Brink expressed his confidence that, with all these actions implemented, a comprehensive surveillance system will be in place next year that will facilitate the effective conservation of the area.
Scientific advances and environmental restoration in the Maspalomas Dunes
For his part, the president of the Cabildo, Antonio Morales, highlighted the achievements made through the 'Masdunas I' and 'Masdunas II' programs. These initiatives have involved a large-scale scientific intervention, allowing for the recovery of a large part of the original dune system and the restoration of both the sand and the native flora and fauna.
Morales emphasized that "the dunes are much better today than they were just ten years ago" and stressed the importance of continuing to incorporate new technologies to strengthen environmental protection. New priority tasks are planned for the coming months to consolidate these advances.
"Social involvement and access control in the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve"
President Morales also emphasized the importance of public awareness and working with hotel companies to inform visitors about the importance of respecting the environment. Information campaigns are being promoted at hotel receptions, and additional measures are planned, such as access control at strategic points like the Mirador del Río, to strengthen surveillance and prevent unauthorized entry.
Morales also highlighted that for the first time in history, eight Environmental Protection agents have been added exclusively to monitor the natural area. This measure, along with collaboration with state and municipal forces such as the Seprona (National Police) and the Maspalomas Local Police, significantly strengthens environmental protection efforts.
The institutional commitment includes penalizing those who access the site outside established trails, as well as increasing scientific efforts to continue restoring this unique enclave. The scientific project promoted by the Island Council will continue, ensuring that the Maspalomas Dunes maintain their ecological and touristic value for Gran Canaria. Ecological importance of the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve
La Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve It is a unique enclave in the Canary Islands and one of the main bird nesting sites in Gran Canaria. Its natural wealth is protected by national and regional regulations, underscoring the area's high ecological value. However, human pressure remains a constant threat to its conservation.
To address this challenge, the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, in coordination with the Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Councilmaintains an active strategy to preserve this natural heritage. Furthermore, intensive work is being done to raise awareness about the importance of protecting an environment as unique as the dunes, promoting environmental respect and responsibility among residents and tourists.
The future of the Protected Natural Area depends on collective commitment and continued reinforcement of both environmental monitoring and education. Only in this way can we ensure that the Maspalomas Dunes remain an ecological and tourist landmark for the Canary Islands and all of Spain.
