Best Practices

“Cliffs are complex ecosystems that are highly sensitive to human presence. Given the current climbing boom, which will continue to grow in the coming years, conservation of existing biodiversity on cliffs is more important than ever. Cliffs hold organisms that would not survive in other ecosystems, so their protection is vital for their long-term conservation. Cliff protection is, however, possible if we implement science-based regulations and if we consider the points of view of different stakeholders.”

In this chapter, cliff ecologists Felipe Morales-Armijo and Martí March-Salas share how scientists and rock climbers can collaborate to protect cliff flora. By becoming aware of the wonderful biodiversity of rocky outcrops and the value it brings to the greater ecosystem, we can all work together to better understand each cliff’s unique biodiversity context and make decisions that ensure the growth of climbing happens in an environmentally sustainable way.

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