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{{Short description|Nature park in Spain}}
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[[Image:PicosDeEuropa.jpg|thumb|View of the park's mountains]]
{{Infobox Protected area
[[Image:TraditionalHorreo.jpg|thumb|The structure on the right is an ''Hórreo'', an Asturian barn.]]
| name = Redes Natural Park
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[[Image:BosqueRedes.jpg|thumb|Woods in the park from the Brañagallones trail.]]
| alt_name = '''''Parque natural de Redes'''''
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The '''Redes Natural Park''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: '''Parque Natural de Redes''') is located in the [[Principality of Asturias]] in northern [[Spain]]. Its total area is {{convert|377.36|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, split between two [[municipalities]]: [[Caso]] ({{convert|307.94|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}) and [[Sobrescobio]] ({{convert|69.42|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}). It was declared a natural park in 1996.
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The '''Redes Natural Park''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: '''Parque Natural de Redes''') is located in the [[Principality of Asturias]] in northern [[Spain]]. Its total area is {{convert|377.36|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, split between two [[municipalities]]: [[Caso, Asturias|Caso]] ({{convert|307.94|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}) and [[Sobrescobio]] ({{convert|69.42|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}). It was declared a [[natural park (Spain)|natural park]] in 1996.


==Conservation==
==Conservation==
In September 2001, the park was included by [[Unesco]] in the global network of [[Biosphere reserves]]. Redes is one of three biosphere reserves in the [[Cantabrian Mountains]], the other two being [[Picos de Europa National Park]] and Somiedo Natural Park.
In September 2001, the park was included by [[Unesco]] in the global network of [[Biosphere reserves]]. Redes is one a group of biosphere reserves in the [[Cantabrian Mountains]], which includes [[Picos de Europa National Park]] and [[Somiedo Natural Park]]. Since 2007 there has been discussion of creating a single super-reserve called ''Gran Cantabrica'' to protect the mountain eco-system.<ref name="UNESCO">{{cite web | url=http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?code=SPA+20&mode=all | title=Redes | publisher=UNESCO | work=Biosphere Reserve Directory | date=2007 | access-date=3 August 2016}}</ref>
This integration is expected to benefit animals such as the [[Cantabrian brown bear]] which have been adversely affected by [[habitat fragmentation]].


Since 2003 Redes has been protected as a [[Special Protection Area]] for birds.<ref name="EEA">{{cite web | url=http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/sites/ES1200008 | title=Redes | publisher=[[European Environment Agency]] | work=Sites: European Nature Information System | access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref>
The [[European Union]] has designated Redes a [[Special Protection Area]] for bird-life and a [[Site of Community Importance]].


==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==

There are three [[natural monument]]s in the park.
There are three [[natural monument]]s in the park:
* ''Ruta del Alba'', an old miners' road by the [[Alba (Nalón)|river Alba]].<ref>[[:es:Ruta del Alba]]</ref>
* Deboyu Cave
* El Tabayón del Mongayu (waterfall)

There are various museums in the area including a bee-keeping museum.
There are various museums in the area including a bee-keeping museum.


==Flora==
==Flora==
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[[Image:BosqueRedes.jpg|thumb|Woods in the park from the Brañagallones trail.]]
Temperate deciduous woodland is typical of the park.
Temperate deciduous woodland is typical of the park.


==Fauna==
==Fauna==
The human population carries out traditional livestock farming including [[transhumance]].


===Farming===
As to wild-life, [[Cantabrian brown bear]]s are often found in the park. Two populations of this endangered species remain in Spain, and the park is at the edge of the range of one of these populations. There is a breeding population of wolves.
The human population carries out traditional livestock farming including [[transhumance]] using high pastures called "brañas". The biosphere reserve aims to protect traditional farming as a sustainable use of natural resources.


===Mammals===
Bird-life includes the [[Capercaillie]].
[[Cantabrian brown bear]]s are often found in the park, which appears to have a key role in the [[Wildlife corridor|corridors]] used by this endangered species.
Genetic studies show that the surviving Cantabrian brown bears were divided in the twentieth century into two populations separated by a bear-free zone. (This rupture has been interpreted as the consequence of the development of communication infrastructures and human pressure). However, genetic evidence has been found in Redes of hybridisation, the result of recent breeding between individuals from the two populations. This is good news for the bears as it shows that they have found a way to reverse the fragmentation of their habitat.<ref name="Mundo">{{cite web | url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2009/09/06/ciencia/1252254032.html | title=El oso cantábrico salta la autovía para reproducirse | work=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]] | date=7 September 2009 | access-date=5 August 2016 | author=Cacares|language=es}}</ref>

There is a breeding population of wolves.

===Birds===
Bird-life includes the [[Cantabrian Capercaillie]], a member of the grouse family which is dependent on large tracts of mature woodland. The subspecies has been in decline, partly related to a decline in the quality of its habitat. A recovery plan has been in operation, funded by [[the LIFE Programme]], which is due to end in 2016. The recovery plan operates across 16 [[Special Protection Area|SPAs]], including Redes. There has been work to improve the birds' habitat and to reintroduce them to areas where it appears they have become extinct. Reintroductions have involved a facility for raising capercaillies in captivity at [[Sobrescobio]].<ref name="LIFE">{{cite web | url=http://lifeurogallo.es/es/avances-del-proyecto/nacen-nueve-urogallos-cantabricos-en-cautividad | title=Nueve urogallos... | date=July 2016 | access-date=2 August 2016|language=es}}</ref>

===Invertebrates===
Gastropod species include the [[Kerry slug]].


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Image:PicosDeEuropa.jpg|thumb|View of the [[Picos de Europa]] from Redes]]
* [[Ponga, Asturias|Ponga]]
* [[Ponga, Asturias|Ponga]], a nearby locality which also has a natural park.

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Redes Natural Park}}
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* [http://www.parquenaturalderedes.es/ Official website]
* [http://www.topwalks.net/en/redes/rio_alba.htm Walking route of Alba]
* [http://www.topwalks.net/en/redes/cascada_taballon.htm Walking route El Tabayón del Mongayu]
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* {{Official website|http://www.parquenaturalderedes.es/}}


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[[Category:Protected areas of Asturias]]
[[Category:Biosphere reserves of Spain]]
[[Category:Biosphere reserves of Spain]]
[[Category:Natural parks of Spain]]
[[Category:Natural parks of Spain]]
[[Category:Special Protection Areas of Spain]]
[[Category:Special Protection Areas of Spain]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1996]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1996]]
[[Category:Cantabrian Mountains]]

[[Category:Natural parks of Asturias]]

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Latest revision as of 11:55, 14 February 2024

Redes Natural Park
Parque natural de Redes
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
The structure on right is a type of barn called a hórreo.
Location Spain
Coordinates43°10′26″N 5°22′01″W / 43.174°N 5.367°W / 43.174; -5.367
Area37,803 ha (93,410 acres)
Established1996
Governing bodyPrincipality of Asturias
naturalezadeasturias.es/espacios/visita/destinos/PN-redes.html

The Redes Natural Park (Spanish: Parque Natural de Redes) is located in the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. Its total area is 377.36 km2 (145.70 sq mi), split between two municipalities: Caso (307.94 km2 (118.90 sq mi)) and Sobrescobio (69.42 km2 (26.80 sq mi)). It was declared a natural park in 1996.

Conservation[edit]

In September 2001, the park was included by Unesco in the global network of Biosphere reserves. Redes is one a group of biosphere reserves in the Cantabrian Mountains, which includes Picos de Europa National Park and Somiedo Natural Park. Since 2007 there has been discussion of creating a single super-reserve called Gran Cantabrica to protect the mountain eco-system.[1] This integration is expected to benefit animals such as the Cantabrian brown bear which have been adversely affected by habitat fragmentation.

Since 2003 Redes has been protected as a Special Protection Area for birds.[2]

Tourist attractions[edit]

There are three natural monuments in the park:

  • Ruta del Alba, an old miners' road by the river Alba.[3]
  • Deboyu Cave
  • El Tabayón del Mongayu (waterfall)

There are various museums in the area including a bee-keeping museum.

Flora[edit]

Woods in the park from the Brañagallones trail.

Temperate deciduous woodland is typical of the park.

Fauna[edit]

Farming[edit]

The human population carries out traditional livestock farming including transhumance using high pastures called "brañas". The biosphere reserve aims to protect traditional farming as a sustainable use of natural resources.

Mammals[edit]

Cantabrian brown bears are often found in the park, which appears to have a key role in the corridors used by this endangered species. Genetic studies show that the surviving Cantabrian brown bears were divided in the twentieth century into two populations separated by a bear-free zone. (This rupture has been interpreted as the consequence of the development of communication infrastructures and human pressure). However, genetic evidence has been found in Redes of hybridisation, the result of recent breeding between individuals from the two populations. This is good news for the bears as it shows that they have found a way to reverse the fragmentation of their habitat.[4]

There is a breeding population of wolves.

Birds[edit]

Bird-life includes the Cantabrian Capercaillie, a member of the grouse family which is dependent on large tracts of mature woodland. The subspecies has been in decline, partly related to a decline in the quality of its habitat. A recovery plan has been in operation, funded by the LIFE Programme, which is due to end in 2016. The recovery plan operates across 16 SPAs, including Redes. There has been work to improve the birds' habitat and to reintroduce them to areas where it appears they have become extinct. Reintroductions have involved a facility for raising capercaillies in captivity at Sobrescobio.[5]

Invertebrates[edit]

Gastropod species include the Kerry slug.

See also[edit]

View of the Picos de Europa from Redes
  • Ponga, a nearby locality which also has a natural park.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Redes". Biosphere Reserve Directory. UNESCO. 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Redes". Sites: European Nature Information System. European Environment Agency. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  3. ^ es:Ruta del Alba
  4. ^ Cacares (7 September 2009). "El oso cantábrico salta la autovía para reproducirse". El Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Nueve urogallos..." (in Spanish). July 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.

External links[edit]

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