Madrid, España
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, España
El origen volcánico y la corta edad geológica de las Islas Canarias no han permitido el desarrollo de un extenso registro paleontológico, aunque el existente constituye un testigo único de la evolución de la vida en el archipiélago. Sin embargo, estas características avalan la selección de una serie de Lugares de Interés Geológico de interés paleontológico que son representativos, a escala regional, de este excepcional patrimonio. Se ha realizado un análisis de estos yacimientos paleontológicos considerando tres criterios: representatividad de la paleobiodiversidad, tipología de los depósitos y cronología. De esta forma se han seleccionado 28 lugares de interés paleontológico que constituyen un registro representativo de la evolución geológica, paleoclimática y de la vida en las islas.. Paralelamente, se ha llevado a cabo una revisión del marco legal que protege el patrimonio paleontológico en las Islas Canarias, considerando las principales figuras de protección establecidas en la legislación canaria. Finalmente, se indican algunas propuestas y recomendaciones con el fin de facilitar la preservación de este importante legado.
The volcanic origin and the short, geological age of the islands have not allowed the development of an extensive paleontological record, although this record constitutes a unique witness of the evolution of life in the Canary archipelago. However, these characteristics support the selection of a series of Paleontological Geological Interest Sites that are representative, on a regional scale, of this exceptional heritage. An analysis of the paleontological sites has been carried out considering three criteria: representative of the The volcanic origin and the short geological age of the Canary Islands have not allowed the development of an extensive paleontological record, although the existing one is a unique witness of the evolution of life in the archipelago. However, these characteristics support the selection of a series of Geological Interest Sites of paleontological interest that are representative, on a regional scale, of this exceptional heritage. An analysis of these paleontological deposits has been made considering three criteria: representativeness of the paleobiodiversity, type of deposits and chronology. In this way, 28 places of paleontological interest have been selected, which represent a representative record of the geological, paleoclimatic and life evolution of the islands. At the same time, a review of the legal framework that protects the paleontological heritage in the Canary Islands has been carried out, considering the main protection figures established in the Canarian legislation. Finally, some proposals and recommendations are indicated in order to facilitate the preservation of this important legacy.
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