Tenerife Council Launches €1.6 Million Conservation Plan for Teide National Park
The Tenerife Island Council has approved a €1.6 million, 29-month project to preserve Teide National Park’s volcanic ecosystem under its new independent management authority.
Teide National Park is set for a major operational shift following the Tenerife Island Council’s (Cabildo de Tenerife) approval of a new intervention program. The council has greenlit 29 technical projects focused on preserving and studying the park’s volcanic ecosystem, backed by a €1.6 million budget and a 29-month timeline.
This initiative marks a significant turning point, as it is the first major project launched since the Cabildo took full control of the park from the regional government. The work will be guided by the new Master Plan for Use and Management (PRUG), which sets the rules for all activities within the protected area.
The plan, with full details to be released soon, covers a wide range of tasks. These include protecting native plants, managing local wildlife, and regulating traditional activities in the summit areas. This program represents the Cabildo’s first major step in independently managing the island’s most important natural site, aiming to balance the protection of its unique landscape with modern public use guidelines.