The Iberia Nature Forum Has Closed

Join the Iberia Nature Forum: Where Nature, Culture, and Community Thrive

After many wonderful years of conversations, knowledge sharing, and community building, the Iberia Nature Forum is now closed. Thank you to everyone who contributed over the years — your insights helped create a valuable archive on Iberian wildlife, nature, and conservation. Why We Closed the Forum Online habits have changed. Social media and instant messaging … Read more

How Rainfall Revived Doñana in 2025: A Wetland in Full Bloom After Years of Decline

How Rainfall Revived Doñana: A Wetland in Full Bloom After Years of Decline
A Rare Spring Transformation

Doñana National and Natural Park is bursting with life this spring, thanks to a season of heavy rains. The once-parched marshlands have returned to their former glory, offering a rare spectacle of biodiversity and a glimpse of the wetland’s ecological potential. This resurgence has flooded over 39,000 hectares, transforming the landscape and reminding us why Doñana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Brown Bear Populations in Spain: Pyrenean Recovery and Cantabrian Stability

Brown bear 2024 Pyrenees population
Updated 2024 Population Figures Highlight Growth and Ongoing Challenges

The brown bear (Ursus arctos) has been making a cautious comeback in Spain over the last two decades. Two geographically isolated populations—the Pyrenean brown bear and the Cantabrian brown bear—are following different conservation paths. New data from 2024 reveals progress in both regions, alongside some pressing genetic and ecological concerns.

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Doñana To Return to the IUCN Green List

The Doñana National and Natural Parks occupy the northern area of the Guadalquivir river where it meets the Atlantic Ocean
Doñana Expected to Rejoin the Green List Before Summer

The Andalusian regional government anticipates that Doñana National Park will be reinstated on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List before the summer. The park was removed from this prestigious international catalogue due to conservation concerns, pending a reassessment that has been ongoing for over a year.

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