Best practice in the natural environment
Visit them in moderation
The number of visitors to natural areas has increased significantly and abruptly in recent years. The lack of contact with nature in our daily lives makes many of us want to escape to enjoy it during our free time. However, this has consequences for the natural heritage of the area, which can be damaged when there is an excessively high number of people.
Problems it can cause
A very high number of visitors creates multiple problems in the area, including increased erosion of paths, more litter, noise, disturbances to wildlife, and more. Furthermore, depending on the time of year, the impact from excessive human activity can be heightened during sensitive periods for the area’s fauna or flora.
At the same time, a value that everyone appreciates in the different natural spaces is the tranquillity they offer. Continuously visiting them throughout the year can turn these places from quiet and pleasant to less enjoyable and even uninhabitable for some sensitive species.
Best practices
If you enjoy visiting natural spaces and appreciate their value, do so in moderation:
- Choose the time of year you visit the space according to the impact you may have; if possible, avoid peak visitation times.
- Respect the crowd regulations that may be in place for the different areas.
- If you can’t find parking, it means there are too many people. Try to find an alternative plan.
- Always try to ensure that biodiversity has the tranquillity it needs in space and time. Avoid peak visitation times but always stick to designated paths and to areas that already have a certain influx of people.