Conserve
Protecting what brought us here
The canyon took millions of years to form. It takes little to damage it.
Local Natural Monument
The Ota Karst Canyon is classified as a Local Natural Monument, a protection status at the municipal level aimed at preserving natural occurrences of special interest.
The classification (act, date and managing entity to be confirmed) defines the permitted, conditioned, and prohibited activities within the protected area.
Visiting rules
Summary of the main rules. The current regulations always prevail.
- Stay on the trailsDo not take shortcuts or step on the vegetation of the cliffs.
- Do not collect anythingRocks, fossils, plants, and animals remain in place.
- No fireFires are prohibited, including campfires and cigarettes.
- Dogs on a leadAnd always collect your waste.
- Take your litterEverything you bring, take back with you.
- Respect the silenceNo amplified music; do not disturb the wildlife.
- Climbing and dronesConditioned / subject to authorization.
- Rock shelters and cavesDo not enter: they are fragile and shelter sensitive species.
What we are doing
- MonitoringMonitoring of flora, fauna, and the condition of the cliffs.
- Control of invasive speciesRemoval of exotic species that threaten native vegetation.
- VolunteeringCleaning and maintenance actions for trails open to the community.
Did you see any damage, accumulated litter, or a risky situation? Let us know.