|Biosphere Reserve Information| The zonation divides the area in
units aimed at the fulfilment of the objectives of the Biosphere
Reserve, prescribing activities for the use of the natural
resources in each zone. The criteria to designate the zones are
representativeness, degree of disturbance, ecological
vulnerability, land use etc. There are six core areas. The
buffer zone contains restoration areas, salt extraction areas,
farming and human settlements and two types of management
practices, restricted use and moderate use of natural resources.
Climatic and hydrological monitoring resulting in information on
ecosystem trends and health; Monitoring on aquatic and
terrestrial birds as indicator species and to give an indication
on the ecosystem health; Programme on the safeguarding of the
American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber), with the
restoration of nesting zones to strengthen the nesting colony of
the area; Reforestation programme with native plants with the
installation of areas to mitigate the def