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Environmental Volunteer Programme Region of Murcia Anyone interested in working to help the environment in the region of Murcia, Spain, will want to know about the Environmental Volunteer programme. The programme is known in Spanish as Voluntari@s Por Naturaleza, or, more formally, as Programa de Voluntariado Ambiental en Espacios Naturales de la Regiσn de Murcia. The initiative is supported by the regional government. Volunteers are always needed and organisers would be delighted to see more foreign residents involved in the wide range of activities that are now under way. Whether you are active and fit, or prefer more sedate activities, there is something for everyone as an Environmental Volunteer. One stumbling block is, of course, language, with many foreign residents being nervous about their lack of Spanish. But, dont be put off by this as there is no better way to learn more about the local community, and improve your Spanish, by working to protect the regions beautiful environment. You will also make many new friends.
Who can participate? Anyone over 18, or over 16 with their parents or teachers permission, who wants to contribute in a practical way to environmental protection. What sorts of activities are arranged? In general work on physical projects takes place in protected environmental areas on Saturdays. Other activities, such as talks, gatherings and events are arranged at other times. Additional information All activities are voluntary and without payment. There are various subsidiary programmes, including General Training, Work Camps, the Know Your Natural Spaces project and even a project investigating spiders. The best way forward is to join in general activities and then apply to join one of the specialist activities. For the general projects in protected areas Volunteers make their own transport arrangements. However, where specialist programmes are involved, transport and food is generally provided. All participants are given an Environmental Volunteer Card and receive certificates acknowledging their contributions. For more information, English speakers should telephone Juan Diego on 625 148 489 or email him on voluntaryenp@telefoninca.net or vitaxxi@als2001.net. The Spanish language contact number is 647 323 943. The website to check is www.carm.es/mediambiente. Also, watch for information in the Round Town News newspaper and on its website www.roundtownnews.com. We are trying to get more English onto this website as translations become available. Credits: Regiσn de Murcia, ENP. Voluntariado Ambiental, Feog. Translation: Phillip Bruce. Environmental Volunteers
Action Projects Currently, there are nine action projects in environmentally protected areas. Generally, these are worked on by specific groups of people dedicated to each project. Full training is provided and, of course, there are plenty of other activities and lots of opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment in the beautiful countryside. 1. Project Bubo. Action to protect wildlife in inland Murcia. Where: The Sierra Espuρa Regional Park. Supporting organisation: The Ricardo Codonνu Visitor and Management Centre. Description. Studying and observing the wildlife of inland areas; studying individual species; studying the migration of birds; ringing of birds; detection and removal of dangers; management and conservation of habitats; communications and social activities. 2. Project Artemia. Conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems. Where: Salt Pans of San Pedro Regional Park and the Protected Areas and Islands of the Mar Menor. Supporting organisations: The Centre for the Investigation and Conservation of the Salt Pans of San Pedro del Pinatar. Description: The coastal ecosystems of the south east of the region are studied in this programme which includes both plants and wildlife. Tasks include making a census of birds and recording their migrations; ringing of birds; conservation and restoration of sand dunes; control of invasive species; detection and removal of dangers; collection of rubbish and cleaning up; communications and social activities. 3. Project Hippocampus. Sea Horse Project. Where: Mar Menor. Supporting Organisation: The Centre for the Investigation and Conservation of the Salt Pans of San Pedro del Pinatar. Description: Only qualified divers, with insurance and equipment can participate in this project. The work will include the observation and identification of marine species, with a particular concentration on sea horses; detection and removal of dangers; conservation work; communications and social activities. 4. Project Eusimonia. Study of the aracnofauna (such as spiders) native to the south east and their use in the conservation of habitats. Where: Calblanque Regional Park, near La Manga. Supporting organisation: Visitor and Management Centre of Calblanque Regional Park. Description: The invertebrate wildlife of the arid zones of Murcia is of great interest and value. Tasks include: the observation and identification of specific spider types (including species new to science, iberoafrican species, and species thought to be extinct); the development of proposals for the management of habitats; communications and social activities. 5. Project Lafuentea. Conservation of protected plants. Where: El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park (near to centres such as Mosa Trajectum and Polaris developments). Supporting organisation: El Valle and Related Facilities Visitor Centre.Description: This project involves the investigation of the areas flora and vegetation. Techniques involve the measurement, census and identification of populations; detection and removal of dangers; gathering seeds for reproduction; conservation action; communications and social activities. 6. Project Cicindela. Improvement of the habitat and protection of wildlife in protected wetlands. Where: The protected areas of Ajauque and Rambla Salada, near Fortuna. Supporting organisation: Visitor and Management Centre of the Protected Spaces of Ajauque and Rambla Salada. Description: The study and observation of birds; gathering information on states of communities; techniques for ringing; protection of aquatic birds; techniques for managing habitats to protect wildlife; planting; installation of facilities, including nests and watering places; communications and social activities. 7. Project Thader. Study, protection and conservation of riverbank areas and dry riverbeds. Where: Caρaverosa Nature Reserve, near Calasparra. Supporting organisation: Ancient Order of Foresters of Calasparra. Description: The study and observation of riverbank ecosystems; detection and removal of threats. Collecting seeds for reproduction; restoration of riverbank trees and forests; restoration of the riverbanks; conservation of protected habitats. Communications and social activities. In collaboration with the Calasparra Town Hall. 8. Project Hydrobates. Studying the migration of sea birds. Where: The coastline and islands of Murcia. Description: This project involves the sea birds that pass through the region on their annual migrations. Tools involve ringing at breeding colonies on the islands, Isla Grosa, Isla Hormigas and Isla de las Palomas. There will also be censuses involving the many sea birds that visit the region. 9. Project Delphis. Rescue of whales, dolphins and turtles. Where: The coastline of Murcia. Description: This is a specialist, multi-disciplinary programme which involves obligatory training. The project seeks to provide qualified individuals who can participate in the rescue of stranded, or accidentally caught, whales, dolphins and turtles along the coast. The project is supported by the vetinerary staff of the Centre for the Rescue of Wildlife of the Direcciσn General del Medio Natural. Work Camps In addition to the nine specific projects there are also work camps which involve all the Environmental Volunteers and which give them opportunities to train, meet each other, socialize and to work on protecting and improving the environment. Work Camp Esteparias Lagunes, Palencia. Dates: April 12-16, 2006. Place: Study Centre and Camp Site, Boada and Predaza Lagoons, Fuentes de la Nava, Palencia. Activities: Visiting the wetland areas; identifying birds, studying the wetland zones, working on recovery projects; ringing birds; bicycle trips to places such as the Castilla Canal and the Palomares de Tierra de Campos. Collaborator: Fundaciσn Global Nature. Work Camp Clean The World 2006 Dates: September 30 October 1, 2006. Place: Albergue Juvenil Sierra del Gigante, at Lorca, Murcia. Activities: Cleaning of degraded areas; guided tours; observation of plants and wildlife; environmental workshops; environmental education activities. Collaborator: Clean Up The World. Project Telaraρa This project aims to promote the exchange of volunteers with other regions so that experience can be shared and new ideas developed. The development of the programme depends upon the further development of agreements with other voluntary organisations. News will be announced to Environmental Volunteers as it becomes available. 1. Ringing of Flamingos Dates: July 2006, (probably two days, to be determined). Place: Fuente de Piedra Nature Reserve, Malaga. Four openings available. Collaborator: Fuente de Piedra Nature Reserve. 2. Work Camp for the Reintroduction of Bonebreaker Vultures in Andalucia. Dates: July 2006 (probably 10 days, to be determined). Place: Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Park (Jaιn). Two openings available. Collaborator: Fundaciσn Gypaetus. 3. Ornithological Work Camps in Protected Areas To be held in Andalucia. More information available later. Know Your Natural Spaces Project Get to know the natural spaces and protected areas involved in the Nature Network 2000, which consists of places protected at a European level. 1. Guided Tour of Fuente Sabuco and Calar de la Santa, Moratalla. Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Collaborator: Murcia Mountaineering Club. Join Us To join us fill in the form and hand it in at any of the Visitor Centres or Information Points around the parks and reserves of the region, or send by post or email to: Progarma de Volunariado Ambiental En Espacios Naturales De La Regiσn De Murcia. Servicio de Protecciσn y Conservaciσn de la Naturaleza, Direcciσn General del Medio Natural, C/ Catedrαtico Eugenio Űbeda Romero, 3, 3a Pl. 30008, Murcia Fax: 968 228 936.
APPLICATION FORM ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME REGION OF MURCIA
Date: .
Personal Information
First names .. Surname ... Date of Birth . NIE/DNI Number . Address
City or Town ..Post Code Telephone email . Profession, skills, subjects of study . ..
Other Information
Have you been involved in other voluntary activities? Yes/No If yes, please give details . . .
Have you any particular knowledge of experience that is relevant to environmental work? Yes/No. If yes, please give details . . . .
(The following legal information is not translated but volunteers should seek expert advice. It covers conditions, liabilities and data privacy) Por la presente declare conocer y acepto las condiciones de funcionamiento que regulan el Programa de Voluntariado Ambiental en Espacios Naturales de la Region de Murcia, promovido por la Conserjeria de Industria y Medio Ambiente y me comprometo a participar en el Proyecto de Accion indicado, asi como en otras actividades planificadas en el marco del Programa De acuerdo con lo contemplado por la ley 15/1999, de 13 de diciembre, de Proteccion de Datos de Caracter Personal doy mi consentimiento para que estos datos sean includes en un fichero automatizado confidencial y puedan ser utilizados por la Direccion General del Medio Natural para gestionar mi inscripcion y participacion en el Programa. Asi mismo otorgo mi consentimiento para que dischos dats pueden ser cedidos a una entidad aseguradora o de prestacion deo othros servicios especificos dentro del Programa de Voluntariado Ambiental; y delcaro estar informado sobre los derechos de acceso, rectificacion, cancelacion y oposicion. Para acceso, rectificacion, cancelacion y oposicion contactar con el Area de Uso Publico Direccion General del Medio Natural, C/ Cadedratico Eugenio Ubeda, 3-3 planta, 30008, Murcia
Para que conste, y los efectos indicados, firmo el presente documento, a____________(date)_____________(month)_________(year).
Fdo (Signed)_________________________________
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