Chaves para a conservación de morcegos en México: A educación ambiental como instrumento necesario na investigación e na xestión de especies

Abstract

[Resumo] Existen numerosas especies de morcegos que aparecen nas listas de especies ameazas ou extintas; non sempre os protocolos para determinar o estatus son operativos. A investigación e establecemento de indicadores, así como a xestión das especies son instrumentos chave para a conservación das mesmas. Máis a investigación e a xestión precisan da educación e da comunicación ambiental para facer reais os Plans de conservación, por ser o instrumento idóneo para traballar coa poboación, imprescindible aliado.

[Abstract] There are numerous species of bats which appear in the lists of threatened or extinct species, and the protocols to determine their status are not always in operation. Research and the establishment of markers, as well as the management of species are key instruments for the protection of these creatures. Moreover, however, research and management require environmental education and communication in order to bring about the fulfilment Protection Plans as the ideal instrument with which to work with the population, which is a necessary ally.