Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve - Lanzarote, Islas Canarias, Spain
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N 28° 57.604 W 013° 45.404
28R E 621145 N 3204197
The Lanzarote Biosphere Reserve is made up of the northernmost island of the Canary Archipelago. It covers 84600 ha including the northern minor islands.
Waymark Code: WM14RN5
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 08/16/2021
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Designation date: 1993
Networks
Regional network: EuroMAB and IberoMAB
Ecosystem-based network:
Description
Surface : 127,549 ha
Core area(s): 12,692 ha
Buffer zone(s): 64,962 ha
Transition zone(s): 49,895 ha
Location: N/A
Administrative Authorities
MIGUÉLEZ LÓPEZ, Aquilino
Observatorio de la RB de Lanzarote
Cabildo Insular de Lanzarote
Avda. Fred Olsen, s/n
35500 ARRECIFE DE LANZAROTE
Spain
Tel.: 928-810100 ext. 2357
Email: biosfera@cabildodelanzarote.com
Ecological Characteristics:
The Island is relatively flat (maximum altitude 670 m), of volcanic origin, with vast lava fields, known as malpais, and a profusion of craters in the Timanfaya National Park.
There are also shallow sea beds harbouring a great wealth of biodiversity.
The climate is dry sub-tropical, with trade winds and a mean annual rainfall of 115 mm, and no permanent water courses. The vegetation is xerophyllus adapted to storing and retaining humidity. There is a high number of endemic species.
The island culture developed a series of adaptations to trap and use the scantand unpredictable rainfall.
This is the case of agricultural techniques for sowing under ash and volcanic sheet flows under inverted cones forming unique landscapes such asthose of the Geria valley.
Socio-Economic Characteristics:
The primary sector has gradually lost importance vis-à-visthe tourist sector that has a network of centres designed by the Lanzarotan artist César Manrique.
These blend perfectly with the natural environment. The Cabildo limits urban excess through the Insular Land Plan, adopted in 2001 by the Government of the Canaries.
The Biosphere Reserve Council undertakes defence in general interests.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Website: [Web Link]
Size (total area): 127.549
Year Designated: 1993
UNESCO Global Geopark website: Not listed
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