Appointment of Bernabé Ángel Gutiérrez García as Director-Conservador of Garajonay National Park

Background

• The Canary Islands government has appointed Bernabé Ángel Gutiérrez García as the new Director-Conservador of the Garajonay National Park, located on La Gomera.
• The appointment follows a public selection process involving two qualified public servants, with Gutiérrez García emerging as the most suitable candidate.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the park's administration
• Managing infrastructure
• Preparing management plans
• Coordinating wildfire prevention efforts

Significance

• The role is crucial for maintaining one of Spain’s most precious natural heritage sites, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• The appointment ensures continued leadership to preserve the park’s unique laurel forests and promote sustainable tourism.

Implementation

• Gutiérrez García will take over his new duties within three days of the official publication.
• He must vacate his previous post accordingly.

Regional and National Commitment

"This move highlights the region’s ongoing commitment to environmental preservation and biodiversity, which are central to local and national agendas."

• It reflects efforts to ensure experienced personnel lead critical ecological sites that attract international attention and tourism.