Environment in Andorra

The environment in Andorra includes mountain landscapes, forests, alpine pastures, rivers, lakes, wetlands and built-up areas. Protected natural areas preserve habitats, species, landscapes and traditional uses, while municipalities and the Government of Andorra manage different parts of everyday environmental conditions. Water and air quality, waste, public spaces, noise, accessibility, safety and spatial development all affect how places are used.

Nature

Andorra’s nature ranges from the mid- and high-elevation Pyrenees through forests, alpine pastures and scree fields to rivers, lakes and wetlands. Three central protected areas preserve special landscapes, species and traditional uses: Sorteny, Comapedrosa and the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley (Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror). Hiking, grazing, hunting, fishing, skiing and settlement development interact with the protection of water, habitats and biodiversity.

Surroundings

Everyday surroundings in Andorra are shaped by seven municipal councils and the Government of Andorra. Responsibilities for public spaces, paths, waste, water and local charges vary by municipality, while the Government is responsible for nationwide rules, monitoring and risk information. Assessing a location therefore requires considering infrastructure, water and air quality, noise, accessibility, safety and planned spatial changes.

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