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What kind of limitations have allowed Menorca to remain a distinct island in contrast to other nearby areas where much of the territory has been overtaken by development? Are these limits a burden for the economy, or are they an asset?
Tag Archives: Preservation
June 8 – Open Day at the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Centre
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This Sunday, June 8, the Menorca Wildlife Recovery Centre will open its doors to the public for a special open day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the conservation and environmental awareness activities carried out throughout the year.
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Interest, in general
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The combination of interests drives many of the essential processes that make life on the planet possible. Humans, inclined to create our own world, often shape social realities that verge on the surreal.
This spring has brought enough rain for short-cycle plants. That is why the countryside is full of flowers — a grand stage to observe the actors of life in motion. If we have a closer look at a blooming field (at one that has not been sprayed), we will find wild and domestic bees, caterpillars and butterflies, spiders and flies… all of them pursuing their particular interest in interacting with the flowers.
From Ciutadella’s water crisis to Menorca’s sustainability challenge
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Ciutadella is one of the municipalities where underground water resources are in the worst state, to the point that the new General Plan is currently halted because it cannot guarantee supply for the projected population.
Two years ago, the Sustainable Water Management Plan for the municipality was drafted. GOB submitted comments because there were very concerning situations. Given the chronic nature of these issues for decades, the intervention by the Civil Guard and the judicial complaint, potentially qualifying as an environmental crime due to water management, were considered good news.
Now, it has been announced that the Government is approving the Water Management Plan, but no one has responded to the comments. Therefore, we recall them here so they do not remain in a drawer:
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Submit objections to the Rafal Rubí project
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Several organisations from different fields are joining forces to call for the Rafal Rubí junction to be executed in a way that respects the heritage values of the area. Associations or individuals who wish to support this cause can submit objections until this Friday, 16 May.
Attached to this note, you will find templates that can easily be adapted. Feel free to add or remove whatever you consider appropriate.
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Affections of origin
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A few years have now passed since the latest wave of people from other backgrounds buying houses and properties on the island began in Menorca. At the very start of the current century’s first decade, changes in ownership began to emerge.
Concerns over the conservation of Rafal Rubí
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The undersigning organisations have expressed concern over the announcement by the Island Council of Menorca of its intention to complete the overpass currently under construction next to the prehistoric navetes of Rafal Rubí, on the road between Maó and Alaior.
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“Rushing” to limit tourist vehicles
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Following the protest held in Maó demanding a maximum limit on tourist vehicles in Menorca, the Mobility Councillor has, for the first time, acknowledged that the island has an excess of tourist cars. This is a major step forward.
However, he immediately added that restrictions cannot be implemented this summer because such measures cannot be applied “overnight”.
To give people an overview of how this issue has developed in Menorca, we offer a brief timeline of events:
Submission of an appeal regarding construction works in Fornells
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There have been controversial works ongoing for months in Fornells. Terraced houses are being built at the upper part of the village. The controversy revolves around the height of the building in relation to what is permitted by the municipal planning.
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Considerations on a second offshore wind project
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The GOB has submitted a document with considerations to the Ministry for Ecological Transition regarding the floating offshore wind farm project “Tramuntana Wind Menorca.” This is the second offshore wind farm proposal to emerge in Menorca. It involves larger turbines than the previous one and raises as many or more environmental uncertainties.
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