Pasacola Peri-Urban Park Preservation Plan

Overview

The Candelaria town council has greenlit an ambitious plan to preserve and enhance the Pasacola peri-urban park, an area rich in cultural and natural heritage on Tenerife.

The initial approval takes into account the historical significance of Pasacola, which features traditional Canary Islands architecture and ancient agricultural practices. The plan emphasizes minimal intervention to protect the landscape, including restoring traditional terraced fields and preserving archaeological remains of old buildings and roads.

Objectives and Key Focus

• Creating a park that honors the area's history
• Offering recreational and educational opportunities for locals and visitors
• Protecting biodiversity

Features and Activities

• Interpretive trails
• Learning about traditional farming methods
• Scenic viewpoints with minimal environmental impact

Environmental and Cultural Preservation

• Measures to restore native vegetation
• Removal of invasive species
• Subdividing the park into zones for:
  • Historical preservation
  • Agricultural restoration
  • Environmental recovery

Public Engagement and Regulations

"Public consultation will be open for a month, and the council will seek additional input from relevant authorities."

• Building permits and urbanizations are temporarily suspended for a year to facilitate the project.

Goals

• Deepen community ties to their landscape and history
• Promote sustainable tourism and conservation

This initiative is crucial for maintaining Tenerife's unique cultural landscape.