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Wildtalk Spain # 35: Flowers of Málaga

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8 August, 2003 - Issue 35


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It's hotting up here. With temperatures regularly reaching 40ºC, many parts
of our countryside are looking a tad frazzled these days; in some cases
literally (see News Briefs). But it will pass. It always does. In the
meantime those that can abandon the sizzling interior and head for the
coasts or for the lush 'España Verde' up north. That, by the way, includes
us, so please be patient if we don't answer your emails for the next couple
of weeks!

Strange as it seems, only two months ago much of Spain was teeming with
flowers. For a colourful reminder see David & Kay Proffit's portfolio, just
up...
http://www.wild-spain.com/pictures.php?pid=26&val=7

Bye for now,

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------- News Briefs

. Fires rage in six provinces -
A heat wave is contributing to a particularly intense spate of forest and
brush fires in many parts of the Spain. The Ministry of Environment is
currently fighting fires in the provinces of Burgos, Vizcaya, Ávila,
Salamanca, Badajoz and Cáceres. Worst hit is Extremadura with 15,000
hectares burnt in the last three days alone. Parts of the natural parks of
Las Batuecas and Arribes del Duero, both in Salamanca, are also in flames.
Date: August 05, 2003 Source: El Mundo

. Operation Turtle -
World Wildlife Fund volunteers will campaign once more this Summer for a
greater protection of sea turtles, of which one species, the Loggerhead, is
still relatively common in Spain. A sailing ship with an 'Operación Tortuga'
banner will visit Spanish beaches to bring public attention to the over
60,000 turtles which are accidentally caught on longlines and nets in the
Mediterranean. Deaths are also caused by turtles feeding on floating plastic
and other human debris. Date: July 31, 2003 Source: Canal Solidario

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