Pyrenees and Aran Lead in Environmental Misconduct Fines

Rural Agents double their operations in the region with nearly 10,000 interventions during 2025.

Generic image of a rural agents vehicle patrolling a mountainous area in the Pyrenees.
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Generic image of a rural agents vehicle patrolling a mountainous area in the Pyrenees.

The Rural Agents corps concluded 2025 with a total of 9,993 interventions in the Alt Pirineu and Aran region, marking a 128% increase compared to 2024.

The Surveillance Reinforcement Plan deployed extra officers in key areas like Aigüestortes National Park. The region recorded 622 fines, the highest in Catalonia, mostly due to unauthorized motorized vehicles in forest tracks.

"The goal is not just to sanction, but to make the enjoyment of nature compatible with its protection."

Francesc Coll · Regional Head
With 675 current officers and the use of surveillance drones, the Department of Interior aims to reach 1,300 agents by 2030 to protect the natural heritage.