New Access Regulations Proposed for Teide National Park
The document will be debated on 29 September at the Park’s Board.
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 20 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The forthcoming usage and management plan for Teide National Park proposes a ban on private vehicle access during certain time slots, allowing entry to the protected natural area only by bus.
This document is set to be discussed on 29 September at the Board of Teide National Park. It represents collaborative efforts between the Government of Canarias and the Cabildo, working together for “over a year and a half” after a “disagreement” regarding the previous roadmap, specifically during José Antonio Valbuena’s tenure as councillor for Ecological Transition, Climate Change, and Territorial Planning.
“The document is a significant improvement over its predecessor, which entirely restricted access to Teide and enjoyment of the National Park,” noted second vice-president José Miguel Ruano in statements to the media. He stresses that restrictions on private vehicles are not intended as a “ban”: “There will be time slots in which all mobility will be managed through buses, alongside others where this will not be the case.”
The document, as described by Ruano, outlines a sustainable island mobility plan with both “transitional” determinations and others to be included in the future plan established by the Cabildo of Tenerife.
Furthermore, this new usage and management plan for the Park will respect traditional practices such as beekeeping, albeit under certain conditions, and will include enhancements for activities like cycling on trails.
“The progress is evident,” emphasised Ruano, who reminded that approval will rest with the Government of Canarias, which is expected to address this before December.
