The management project of the Brugent Natural Protected Area has been pioneering in Catalunya in terms of river basin regulation.
Catalunya is experimenting a significant increase of visitors inflow. The case of the river pools in Planes d'Hostoles and Sant Feliu de Pallerols is an exemple of success and innovation in the management of this impact.
The Town Halls of this two municipalities, together with Emys Fpundation, have dealed with this problem in an holistic way. They have given value to this natural protected area, juggling nature conservation and the possibility to visit this area, as well as citizen coexistence.
The 4 cornerstones of the Brugent Natural Protected Area management project