The Cabildo Coordinates Security Measures with the Civil Guard, Canary Police and Environmental Agents in the Forest Crown
Surveillance has been intensified at the Chipeque, Chimague, and Ayosa Viewpoints due to the large influx of visitors
Individuals and vehicles violating regulations will be reported and penalised
The Cabildo of Tenerife has coordinated security measures with the Civil Guard, Canary Police, and Environmental Agents to control the influx of visitors to the Natural Park of the Forest Crown. Specifically, surveillance has been enhanced with Environmental Agents at the Chipeque, Chimague, and Ayosa Viewpoints, an initiative coordinated with the Civil Guard, which will also involve the presence of the Canary Police starting next week.
The President of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, explained that “we have had to take punitive and deterrent measures due to the crowds we are witnessing at sunset in certain viewpoints in the Forest Crown. Our priority is to protect our territory, our mountains, and it is evident that each evening there are gatherings that not only cause traffic congestion due to improper parking, but also pose a risk to public safety, as we could potentially face a forest fire hazard.”
The Councillor for Natural Resources, Blanca Pérez, elaborated that “we have been working for some time to address the issues caused by the large influx of people and vehicles to Tenerife’s main protected natural areas. During certain peak periods, such as Easter, we have established special measures, and we are now implementing them given the heavy visitor traffic at specific viewpoints in the Forest Crown. Those who violate the rules will be reported and penalised accordingly.”
Blanca Pérez noted that “this is a complex issue that requires a coordinated response from different administrations, and we are in that process. Furthermore, we are working towards providing these areas with permanent surveillance as it is crucial not only to protect nature but also to address safety concerns regarding potential wildfires.”
Additionally, the Island Director for Natural Resources, Pedro Millán, stated, “we cannot allow our natural spaces to be overrun by those breaking the rules, and our Environmental Agents are authorised to report individuals and vehicles that do not comply. These reports are forwarded to the General Directorate of Traffic, which is responsible for issuing penalties. In fact, several reports related to this issue have already been processed in recent days.” In this regard, approximately 700 reports for various environmental violations have been processed in Tenerife during the first half of this year.
