A GROUND-BREAKING BIRDWATCHING COMPANY IN CANTABRIA
ALEJANDRO GARCÍA HERRERA
DIRECTOR OF AVES CANTÁBRICAS
A specialist in vertebrate fauna, he is the author of numerous studies on avifauna (forest birds, birds of prey, sea and water birds), as well as mammals (including chiropters) and herpetological fauna. These studies have been carried out for universities, scientific institutions, governments and consultancy firms.
In the implementation of its projects, Aves Cantábricas also has a multidisciplinary team of biologists, geologists, field technicians and leisure supervisors, all with extensive experience in their respective fields of work.
AREAS OF WORK:
Environmental consulting: cooperating with academic and scientific institutions, consultancy firms and various governments on studies related to natural resources.
Promotion of nature tourism events and products: using guided observation to promote local sites and natural resources, as well as discovering unique habitats and species in Cantabria.
Training, outreach and interpretation: implementing educational projects, creating content for heritage interpretation and offering advanced courses for a greater understanding of the natural environment.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Teach respect for nature.
2. Enhance knowledge of Cantabrian nature.
3. Create tourism products focused on natural resources.
4. Promote sustainable public use in natural areas.
5. Reclaim natural resources as a tourist attraction.
6. De-seasonalise the tourist offering.
7. Create direct and indirect jobs for local populations in relation to the area’s natural resources.
“EL COFRE”
