The Official Gazette of Canary Islands (BOC) published the resolution of the advisor of the Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security and Emergencies of the Tenerife CouncilBlanca Pérez, which prohibits transit for recreational purposes on trails and tracks in various sectors of the National Park for the next 21 and 22 days. Teide. For security reasons against the control of mouflon populations, imported fauna species. The closures will take place between seven in the morning and four in the afternoon. Specifically, on the first day they will be closed five paths, a track for bicycles and horses, as well as another where motor vehicles can travel. On the second day it will be the turn of others ten paths and two tracks for bikes and horses that will also be closed. Furthermore, within one kilometer in all directions around public facilities and fire towers, a security perimeter is established for the use of firearms.
The prevention zones related to the tracks that give access to the Recreational Areas, Camping Areas and camps included in the South and West sectors will be expanded to cover a space of 200 meters on each side. For security reasons, while mouflon control is being carried out in the Teide National Park, a ban on access to all people outside of this activity and management on all affected lands is being lifted.
The mouflon (ovis aries) is a invasive exotic species introduced to the summits of Tenerife In the 70s. It represents a serious threat to the conservation of certain plant communities on the Island, which is why every year at different times the authorities carry out work to control its population. The control of this species seeks eradication.
