Gemma Elvins-Quinn
13 August 2016
THE Conejera Island (near Ibiza)
is one of four Important Bird Conservation and Biodiversity (IBA) sites and
among the most threatened areas of the world, according to a study by
SEO/BirdLife.
The island of Conejera also
includes the islets of Bledes and Espartar, but BirdLife said the threat to
birds in this area is “very high,” particularly among the nesting species of
the Shearwater seabird, with urbanisation and the impact of tourism seen as the
factors to blame.
The coordinator of Conservation
for SEO/BirdLife, Juan Carlos Atienza, said that despite the conservation work
they perform in the different organisations, they do not have enough data to
determine whether evolution is positive or negative. The report warns that the
deterioration in this area “can be very fast if you do not act, as threats
could take effect in just four years.”
SEO/BirdLife has been working on
the conservation of birds and their habitats since it was founded in 1954,
conducting scientific studies, disseminating knowledge, performing activities
related to international co-operation and developing environmental programmes
with volunteers.
The group focuses on the
conservation of bird species, identifying the threats that cause this situation
and proposing conservation measures to improve their status.
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