Canary Islands Government Extends Forest Management Agreement in La Palma
Canary Islands Forest Management Collaboration
Background
The Canary Islands government has officially extended a collaboration agreement with the La Palma Island Council to promote sustainable forest management on the island. Originally signed in December 2023, the deal allocates over 270,000 euros from the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan to fund various forest conservation activities, including:
- Boundary demarcation
- Firefighting equipment
- Sustainable forest planning
Recent Developments
In August 2025, the agreement was amended for the second time to:
- Extend its validity until April 2026
- Replace a specific boundary delineation project with another, quicker action
This move aims to ensure the timely completion of key forest management tasks amid bureaucratic delays.
The overall budget remains unchanged.
Significance
This agreement demonstrates the government's ongoing commitment to:
- Wildfire prevention
- Forest preservation
- Land management
The extension also highlights efforts to adapt planning processes to logistical challenges, ensuring projects stay on track to benefit:
- Local ecology
- Community safety
Summary
The collaboration showcases a dedicated effort to address the pressing issues of climate threats and land management through adaptive planning and continued investment.