As part of the national recovery strategy Iberian lynxIn a few weeks, this strain will be reintroduced to the Region of Murcia with the first batch of eight specimens equipped with geolocators, an outpost of a larger contingent that will repopulate Murcian landscapes in the coming years. This operation represents the expansion of efforts to save the endangered species, which already has more than 1,300 specimens on the Peninsula, into a new autonomous community.
This Iberian lynx He has less than a month to return to the Region of Murcia. In February, as planned, the first copies of the Life LynxConnect project were made in the mountainous areas of Lorca, mainly Sierras del Gigante-Pericay, Lomas del Buitre-Río Luchena and Sierra de la Torrecilla. 32 specimens will already be available to reintroduce some into this protected area, 16 female and 16 male.
The regional government, a project partner, first allowed the area where these lynxes needed to settle, with a controlled release in a fenced area.
The area has a low population density and is ideal for future work and covers an area of about 225 square kilometers. It includes the Puentes reservoir and various public forests, so it has not been necessary to conclude cooperation agreements with private landowners in this part of the municipality for the time being.
Recently, the Ministry of Environment submitted the technical report justifying the selection of this region to the Ministry of Ecological Transition and other partners for final verification. Reported in the document abundance of rabbits to feed the lynx However, possible hazards that may be encountered in the area are also analyzed.
As a result of a research conducted in the past months, the biggest problem faced with the release of these animals is the accidents on the secondary roads passing through the Lorca highlands.
The selected area covers an extension of 225 square kilometers.
Of the 44 weekly samplings carried out by the Ministry on the roads of the reproduction area, 46 carnivorous mammals such as lynx, primarily domestic cats and foxes, were passed. The perimeter defines a total of nine roads connecting the upper reaches of Lorca to Caravaca, Lorca or the high-risk road sections in between. Another hurdle to watch is 219 irrigation ponds in the region.
Another possible source of conflict 17 cattle ranches located in this area. Neither poaching nor possible poisoning was classified as a serious problem as there were no significant records years ago. “Although the total number of records on evidence of hunting activity, agricultural structures and other elements is very high, poaching and illegal arts are hardly ever recorded.”
Regarding the state of health wildlife to coexist with lynxesAlthough ministry technicians would rather complete this part of the work, there is no indication that this could be a drawback in principle.
Everything is ready
lynx will live in space Nature 2000 Network nine inhabitants: Zarcilla de Ramos, La Paca, Zarzadilla de Totana, Torrealvilla, El Río, La Tova, Ortillo, Parrilla and Jarales. The ultimate goal of the project is to place five breeding females in this area. The marked area also includes the Sierras de Burete, Lavia and Cambrón, closer to the towns of Cehegín and Bullas.
The lynx will live in a nine-population Natura 2000 Network area with a low population density
As this newsroom learned, infrastructure and land will meet the lynxes, already ready. The surrounding land will be several hectares and camera traps will be set up to control the population. Some of the examples will wear a necklace built-in GPS. The report states, “The site ‘Tierras altas de Lorca’ meets adequate conditions for the re-distribution of the Iberian lynx and should be included as a resettlement site for the species.”
Lorca’s rural and urban population mostly favors starting on these lands as the Iberian lynx re-enters the Region of Murcia. A study by the Ministry farmers, ranchers, hoteliers and workers other economic sectors in the region for this measure.
Hunting has been the most secretive sector: “The sector that shows the least support is the hunters’ sector, although this group also has a more advantageous position.” Residents of the area claimed to know more about the lynx and their habits.
Ecologists have an influence at this point in Action and want the mediator figure to be created in this rural environment. Help identify the Iberian lynx and making agreements with NGOs to promote tourist attraction. The organization also claims to control the death factor due to possible abuse of the animal.
In June 2022, the annual report of the lynx working group coordinated by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge indicated that the Iberian lynx population set a new record overall. 1,365 instances currently registeredAmong adults, young adults and puppies born in 2021. Only a few dozen specimens remained a hundred years ago, and their extinction was considered inevitable.
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Contact address of the environment department: crizclimatica@prensaiberica.es
Source: Informacion
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