Palaeontological heritage: Protected vs. unprotected areas. The case of clot de Galvany Municipal Natural Park and Elche reservoir surroundings

Abstract

Concerning palaeontological and geological heritage of a particular place, being or not being under legal protection influences its preservation. As two examples, cases of Clot de Galvany Municipal Natural Park and Elche reservoir surroundings are exposed. Developed by the Palaeontologic Museum of Elche, Project FOPALI assessment methodology has been applied.