New platform Veus de les Muntanyes de Prades formed to protect farming sector

Agricultural and forestry entities unite to demand more influence for private owners in the future natural park.

Generic image of the forest and mountain landscape of the Prades Mountains.
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Generic image of the forest and mountain landscape of the Prades Mountains.

Several organizations have established the Veus de les Muntanyes de Prades platform in Prades to safeguard the interests of the primary sector before the new Natural Park is officially approved this summer.

The group aims to act as a single voice before the Government of Catalonia. Members include the Gremi de la Pagesia Catalana and the Consorci Forestal de Catalunya. They want to ensure that environmental protection does not hinder traditional farming and forestry activities.

"The park should not be an obstacle, but in other natural park experiences, it sometimes becomes a burden."

Eduard Escolà · Platform spokesperson
Governance is a key issue, as 88% of the land is privately owned. The park will cover 38,900 hectares across 22 municipalities. The official decree is expected to be published in the DOGC this March, with final approval slated for the summer.