Best practice in the natural environment
Respect restricted areas
In some areas with natural spaces, you will find designated zones where access is prohibited. This signage is often in place to protect habitats or threatened species. Ensure your visit only occurs in areas where you won’t harm biodiversity.
Problems it can cause
Some species are particularly sensitive to human presence, causing them stress and potentially affecting their reproduction or even their survival. To ensure that these species find the necessary peace and quite to carry out their life cycle, some park management organisations demarcate exclusion zones that should be respected.
Defining areas where human presence is restricted can ensure the conservation of these species and maintain the natural values of the area you are visiting
Best practices
To balance conservation efforts with the uses that take place in these areas:
- Respect all signage you come across. Do not enter areas that are marked off-limits.
- Pay attention to recommendations found on informational boards, posters or other reliable sources of information.
- Find out the areas where you might have a greater impact on the species and habitats found there, and try to avoid them.
- Sometimes access restrictions are temporary, such as during nesting seasons. Make sure to stay informed about the regulations that affect the natural area you want to visit, even if you’ve been there before.
Associated resources
Video #NaturalBalance: agglomerations in natural areas – DACC
Video #NaturalBalance: access regulations for natural areas – DACC
Best practices in natureones pràctiques en muntanya – FEEC
Webpage muntanyes vives – Fundació Kilian Jornet i Paisatges Vius