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In this paper, we have reconstructed and analysed snowfall events on the coast of the natural region of south-eastern Iberia (Spain) over the period 1900 to 2017. Due to the lack of continuous reliable meteorological information, we supplemented our analysis of official sources by consulting the daily newspapers for the days when snow was most likely. We selected 3 cities which are spatially representative for the study area as a whole and for which there is press coverage throughout this period. In north-south order, these cities were Alicante, Cartagena and Almería. Our analysis of official meteorological information and of press reports enabled us to broaden and improve 3 series of snowfall events in the study area. We then used these series to characterize the temporal and spatial distribution of the snowfalls and the synoptic pattern associated with them. KEY WORDS: Mediterranean • Natural region of SE Iberian Peninsula • Reconstruction of snowfall events • Climate analysis Resale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisher Editorial responsibility: Filippo Giorgi,

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RESUMENLas zonas húmedas de Andalucía han sido objeto de explotación y transformación desde tiempos remotos, lo que ha originado una importante degradación de estos frágiles ecosistemas. Sin embargo, la sociedad ha ido cambiando su percepción y relación con los humedales, evolucionando desde las antiguas desecaciones al actual uso racional y reconocimiento de los valores naturales, bienes y servicios que ofrecen. En este sentido, el Convenio Ramsar ha supuesto un importante punto de partida para los numerosos instrumentos, planes y estrategias que en los últimos años han tratado de garantizar la conservación y revalorización de los humedales. En el presente artículo se realiza una reflexión, sistematización y análisis crítico de las distintas medidas y acciones que se han ido desarrollando para rehabilitar, recuperar y, en definitiva, gestionar las zonas húmedas de Andalucía. Se detecta que las actuaciones derivadas de la planificación resultan insuficientes y dificultan la gestión integral de estos ecosistemas.Palabras clave: zonas húmedas, planificación, gestión, Convenio Ramsar, Plan Andaluz de Humedales, Andalucía ABSTRACT Wetlands planning and management in Andalusia within the frame of the Ramsar ConventionWetlands in Andalusia have been object of exploitation and transformation from ancient times, which has caused an important deterioration of such fragile ecosystems. Nevertheless, society has changed its perception and relation with wetlands, developing from the old desiccations to the present rational use and recognition of the natural values, goods and services that they can offer. In this sense, the Ramsar Convention has supposed an important starting point for the numerous instruments, plans and strategies that have tried to guarantee the protection and revaluation of wetlands during the last years. The present article poses a reflection, systematization and critical analysis about the different measures and actions which have been developed in order to restore, recover and, in one word, manage the wetlands in Andalusia. It can be detected that the actions derived from this planning turn out to be inadequate and that they complicate the comprehensive management of these ecosystems.

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