Exploring natural areas and discovering their biodiversity is an enriching and healthy experience, as we have already highlighted in other articles related to physical well-being and emotional well-being. However, it also entails a collective commitment: we must take care of the environment and avoid causing negative impacts. Along the Tourdera, we are fortunate to enjoy natural areas such as Montseny, one of the most biologically rich places in the country. And since 22 May marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, we wanted to dedicate this article to this topic!
If you have travelled along any section of the Tourdera, you have probably noticed the wide variety of landscapes that can be found there: from Mediterranean lowland areas to subalpine environments on the peaks of Montseny, including the humid forests of the mid-mountain zone. Between 22 May, the International Day for Biological Diversity, and 5 June, Nature Week is celebrated, providing an ideal opportunity to appreciate the natural wealth that surrounds us. During these days, several municipalities along the route organise activities for all audiences. Take a look at our agenda; you are sure to find an interesting activity that will help you get even closer to the biodiversity of our region.
In the following video, we offer you a glimpse of the diversity of natural habitats that you can find, for example, in the Parc Natural del Montseny:
If this topic particularly interests you and you decide to explore a section of the Tourdera, be sure to visit the Montseny Natural Park page dedicated to brochures and guides for identifying species of both flora and fauna, where you will find the “Basic Flora Guide of Montseny”, one on “Invasive Exotic Flora”, or fauna guides such as “Basic Vertebrate Fauna”, “Guide to Birds of Prey”, “Guide to Amphibians”, etc.
Biodiversity in natural areas depends largely on environmental conditions, but it is also influenced by the human activities that take place there. Protected areas, such as the Parc Natural del Montseny, play a fundamental role in conserving this biological richness, as they make it possible to implement management and protection measures for both species and ecosystems. In Montseny, for example, more than 1,600 different plant species grow, some of which are endemic to this area and to the Guilleries—that is, they are found nowhere else in the world—such as Viola bubanii and Saxifraga vayredana.
Would you like to explore one of the Tourdera sections? Or perhaps you would prefer to take part in one of the Biodiversity Week activities? You will find all kinds of events, such as guided walks or outings to identify plants (check the agenda!). And don’t forget that it is very important to always respect the natural environment and its ecosystems, as we explained in our article on good practices and responsible behaviour in nature.
