Environmental Education in Alicante and the Silvoturismo Group
Alicante’s environmental education landscape features Ecosilvo, a core part of the Silvoturismo Group. For nearly twenty years, this team has specialized in consultation, marketing, communications, and education focused on the environment. Their work centers on using environmental education as a catalyst for transforming current economic models toward sustainability, guiding a shift in mindset where environmental health sits at the heart of decision making and problem solving.
Ecosilvo collaborates with both public institutions and private organizations. They recognize the weight of the environmental dimension in project development and have increasingly integrated sustainability into strategic planning in recent years, aligning with regional and national goals for cleaner, greener growth.
Arturo Collados serves as the director of Silvoturismo, the umbrella group that includes Ecosilvo. The organization is dedicated to environmental consultancy and education, translating expertise into practical campaigns and programs that inform, engage, and empower diverse audiences.
Projects and campaigns in environmental education are designed as an interconnected process. From crafting the core message to identifying the target audience, producing educational materials, implementing actions, and measuring impact, the work is a complete cycle. The aim goes beyond highlighting waste: it seeks to address the socio environmental crisis in a holistic way, taking into account climate, economic, and social dimensions.
All of this is supported by a multidisciplinary team that brings together environmental scientists, designers, digital marketing specialists, journalists, legal experts in environmental policy, and pedagogues. This blend of expertise enables the creation and execution of innovative, dynamic, and effective campaigns that resonate across communities.
Ecosilvo stands out as the province’s sole organization with a team of more than twenty-five environmental educators. These professionals draw on deep knowledge and field experience to design actions for a wide range of audiences, including schoolchildren, general citizens, associations, and technical groups. Ongoing professional development keeps educators at the front of new methodologies, policy changes, and teaching materials.
Over the years, Ecosilvo has carried out hundreds of environmental education campaigns with a diverse client base. Among them are Ecoglass and Ecoembes, as well as city and provincial councils, waste management bodies, and regional cooperatives. Public companies and private service firms have trusted Ecosilvo to shape campaigns, projects, and communication plans that reflect the firm’s depth and regional leadership in environmental education.
Educators participate in continuing education programs to stay current with the latest advances in environmental education, including new methodologies, regulatory developments, and the creation of teaching resources. The organization’s reach extends to collaborations with municipalities and regional authorities on environmental and educational initiatives that foster responsible behavior and sustainable practices.
In addition to education, Ecosilvo expands into environmental consultancy and carbon footprint measurement. The consultancy focuses on environment and sustainability services, adapting to new regional regulations on waste, climate change, and ecological transition. Climate and Sustainable Energy Action Plans help municipalities increase energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energy sources in their regions.
The firm also specializes in calculating and reporting carbon footprints. This expertise supports organizations in identifying greenhouse gas emissions linked to their activities and plotting a course toward climate neutrality that aligns with European Union targets. Local waste management plans and municipal strategies are core capabilities, with Ecosilvo experienced in drafting and reviewing these critical documents for communities and local bodies.
Another major area is Destination Tourism Sustainability Plans, which involve collaborative mechanisms between public and private sectors to transform tourist destinations toward sustainability. The group also supports Smart Tourist Destinations initiatives, emphasizing data-driven approaches to sustainable travel and responsible tourism development.
Environmental education from early childhood forms a central pillar of the work. The Silvoturismo Group emphasizes the value of teaching and modeling sustainable practices from a young age, laying the groundwork for lifelong stewardship of local ecosystems.
The Silvoturismo Group is based in Alicante, with roots in Elda. Since 1998, the organization has grown into a family of divisions focused on comprehensive actions in natural environments, trail marking, equipment, and volunteering. Ecosilvo provides consulting, communications, training, and environmental marketing. The ecotourism branch includes management of hospitality and eco-lodging facilities such as Font del Tarragó Hostel in the Sierra de Mariola and La Mola EcoLodge and Restaurant in Novelda.
For those seeking further information on forest tourism and Ecosilvo’s services, the team remains a go-to resource for educational programs, environmental consulting, and strategic communications within the Valencian Community and beyond.