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| abonos orgánicos y fertilizantes naturales | natural fertiliser |
| abonos orgánicos y fertilizantes naturales | natural fertiliser Organic material added to the soil to supply chemical elements needed for plant nutrition |
| acidificación natural | natural acidification |
| activo natural | natural asset |
| Acuerdo Parcial Abierto en materia de Prevención, de Protección y de Organización de los Socorros contra los Riesgos Naturales y Tecnológicos Mayores | Open partial agreement on the prevention of, protection against, and organisation of relief in major natural and technological disasters |
| Acuerdo Parcial Abierto en materia de Prevención, de Protección y de Organización de los Socorros contra los Riesgos Naturales y Tecnológicos Mayores | Open Partial Agreement on Major Hazards EUR-OPA |
| Acuerdo Parcial Abierto en materia de Prevención, de Protección y de Organización de los Socorros contra los Riesgos Naturales y Tecnológicos Mayores | EUR-OPA Major Hazards Agreement |
| agotamiento de los recursos naturales | exhaustion of natural resources |
| análisis del riesgo natural | natural risk analysis |
| análisis del riesgo natural | natural risk analysis Analysis of the probability of occurrence, within a specific period of time in a given area, of a potentially damaging phenomenon of nature |
| areas naturales | natural area An area in which natural processes predominate, fluctuations in numbers of organisms are allowed free play and human intervention is minimal |
| atenuación natural | natural attenuation |
| autodepuración natural | natural self-purification |
| autodepuración natural | self-purifying capacity |
| balsa de decantación natural para las aguas contaminadas | natural settling pond for polluted waters |
| base de recursos naturales | natural resource base |
| belleza natural | natural beauty |
| biocenosis acuática natural | natural aquatic community |
| bosque natural | natural forest A forest area that has developed free from the influence of humans and remains largely unaffected by their activities. The natural forest may include, but is not necessarily equivalent to, an old-growth forest |
| ciencias naturales | natural science |
| ciencias naturales | natural science The branches of science dealing with objectively measurable phenomena pertaining to the transformation and relationships of energy and matter; includes biology, physics, and chemistry |
| clasificación de los espacios naturales protegidos | protected nature reserve classification |
| Conferencia Internacional sobre Sistemas de Alerta Temprana para la Reducción de los Desastres Naturales | International Conference on Early Warning Systems for the Reduction of Natural Disasters |
| Conferencia Mundial sobre la Reducción de los Desastres Naturales | World Conference on Disaster Reduction |
| Consejo Mundial del Medio Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales | World Environment and Resources Council |
| Consejo para la Defensa de los Recursos Naturales | Natural Resources Defense Council |
| conservación de los hábitats naturales | conservation of natural habitats |
| conservación de los recursos naturales | preservation of natural resources |
| conservación de recursos naturales | natural resource conservation |
| conservación de recursos naturales | natural resource conservation The management of living and non-living resources in such a way as to sustain the maximum benefit for present and future generations |
| conservación del espacio natural | maintenance of the countryside |
| contabilidad de los recursos naturales | natural resource accounting |
| contabilidad del patrimonio natural | natural resource heritage accounting |
| Convenio relativo a la conservación de la vida silvestre y del medio natural en Europa | Bern Convention |
| Convenio relativo a la conservación de la vida silvestre y del medio natural en Europa | Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats |
| cuentas de recursos naturales | natural resource accounting |
| daños en el equilibrio natural | damage to the natural balance |
| Decenio Internacional para la Reducción de los Desastres Naturales | International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction |
| degradación de recursos naturales | degradation of natural resources |
| degradación de recursos naturales | degradation of natural resources The result of the cumulative activities of farmers, households, and industries, all trying to improve their socio-economic well being. These activities tend to be counterproductive for several reasons. People may not completely understand the long-term consequences of their activities on the natural resource base. The most important ways in which human activity is interfering with the global ecosystem are: 1. fossil fuel burning which may double the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by the middle of the next century, as well as further increasing the emissions of sulphur and nitrogen very significantly; 2. expanding agriculture and forestry and the associated use of fertilizers (nitrogen and phosphorous) are significantly altering the natural circulation of these nutrients; 3. increased exploitation of the freshwater system both for irrigation in agriculture and industry and for waste disposal |
| degradación del entorno natural | deterioration of the natural environment |
| desastres naturales | natural disaster Violent, sudden and destructive change in the environment without cause from human activity, due to phenomena such as floods, earthquakes, fire and hurricanes |
| despilfarro de los recursos naturales | wastage of natural resources |
| deterioro de la vegetación natural | deterioration of natural vegetation |
| deterioro del manto vegetal natural | deterioration of natural vegetation |
| dinámica natural | natural dynamics |
| Directiva relativa a la conservación de los hábitats naturales y de la fauna y flora silvestres | Directive on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora |
| Directrices para la explotación sostenible de los bosques tropicales naturales | ITTO Guidelines for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests |
| distribución geográfica de recursos naturales | geographic distribution of resources |
| Día Internacional para la Reducción de los Desastres Naturales | International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction |
| ecosistemas naturales u objeto de ordenación | natural or managed ecosystems |
| equilibrio natural | natural balance |
| equilibrio natural | balance of nature |
| equilibrio natural | ecological balance |
| espacio natural | natural area |
| espacio natural protegido | protected site |
| espacio natural silvestre | wilderness area |
| espacio natural silvestre | natural area |
| estado de conservación de un hábitat natural | conservation status of a natural habitat |
| evaluación de herencia natural | natural heritage assessment |
| evaluación de herencia natural | natural heritage assessment Evaluation of the natural structures, resources and landscapes to ensure their careful management and preservation |
| evaluación de los activos del medio natural | evaluation of natural assets |
| evaluación del coste de mantenimiento del medio natural | evaluation of maintenance costs |
| exploración de gas natural y petróleo | natural gas exploration Underground prospection conducted with various methods to discover natural gas deposits which are usually found in the immediate vicinity of crude petroleum |
| exploración de gas natural y petróleo | natural gas exploration |
| exploración de gas natural y petróleo | oil exploration |
| exploración de gas natural y petróleo | oil exploration No definition needed |
| explotación adecuada de los recursos naturales | moderate utilization of natural resources |
| extracción de gas natural | natural gas extraction |
| extracción de gas natural | natural gas extraction The tapping of natural gas from wells located under the sea and in general from underground sources often in association with petroleum deposits; it is used as a fuel, having largely replaced coal-gas for this purpose, and as a source of intermediates for organic synthesis |
| falla geológica natural | naturally occuring repository |
| Federación de Parques naturales y nacionales de Europe | Federation of European Nature and National Parks |
| fertilidad natural | natural fertility |
| fibras naturales | natural fibre |
| fibras naturales | natural fibre A textile fiber of mineral, plant or animal origin |
| fichas de ordenador color natural | buff tabulating cards |
| Fondo Patrimonio Natural Europeo | European Natural Heritage Fund |
| gas natural | natural gas A natural fuel containing methane and hydrocarbons that occurs in certain geologic formations |
| gestión comunitaria de los recursos naturales | community-based natural resource management |
| gestión comunitaria de los recursos naturales | community-based management |
| gestión de recursos naturales | management of natural resources |
| gestión de recursos naturales | management of natural resources Planned use of natural resources, in particular of non-renewable resources, in accordance with principles that assure their optimum long-term economic and social benefits |
| gestión de recursos naturales a nivel comunitario | community-based natural resource management |
| gestión de recursos naturales a nivel comunitario | community-based management |
| habitat natural | natural habitat |
| Instituto Brasileño del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales Renovables | Federal Environment Agency |
| Instituto Brasileño del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales Renovables | Brazilian Institute for Environmental Affairs and Renewable Natural Resources |
| Instituto Federal de Geociencias y Recursos Naturales | Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources |
| isla de diversidad genética natural | island of natural genetic diversity |
| ley de independencia natural | natural independence law |
| ley de independencia natural | natural independence law The inviolable, moral claim of non-human organisms and their habitats to exist unharmed or unchanged by human activity as postulated by certain environmental ethicists |
| llanura de inundación natural | natural floodplain |
| Materia orgánica de productos naturales por ejemplo grasa, cera | organic matter from natural products e.g. grease, wax |
| material radiactivo natural reforzado técnicamente | technically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material |
| materiales naturales | natural material |
| materiales naturales | natural material No definition needed |
| mecanismo de regeneración natural | self-healing process |
| mecanismo de regeneración natural | self-healing effect |
| mecanismo de regeneración natural | self-healing |
| medio natural | natural environment |
| medio natural | natural environment The complex of atmospheric, geological and biological characteristics found in an area in the absence of artifacts or influences of a well developed technological, human culture |
| Ministerio de la Fauna y Parques Naturales | Department of Wildlife and National Parks |
| Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales | Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources |
| monumento natural | natural monument |
| monumentos naturales | natural monument |
| monumentos naturales | natural monument A natural/cultural feature which is of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities or cultural significance. Guidance for selection of a natural monument is: 1. The area should contain one or more features of outstanding significance (appropriate natural features include spectacular waterfalls, caves, craters, fossil beds, sand dunes and marine features, along with unique or representative fauna and flora; associated cultural features might include cave dwellings, cliff-top forts, archaeological sites, or natural sites which have heritage significance to indigenous peoples).; 2. The area should be large enough to protect the integrity of the feature and its immediately related surroundings |
| ordenación de los recursos naturales de base comunitaria | community-based natural resource management |
| ordenación de los recursos naturales de base comunitaria | community-based management |
| paisaje natural | natural scenery |
| paisaje natural | virgin landscape |
| paisaje natural | natural scenery An area where human effects, if present, are not significant to the landscape as a whole |
| paraje natural | natural site |
| parque natural | nature park |
| parque natural | natural park |
| parque natural regional | regional natural park |
| parque natural regional | regional natural park A park operated and managed by a region |
| parques naturales | natural park |
| parques naturales | natural park A designation of project lands which preserves natural resources for their scientific, scenic, cultural and/or educational value by limiting development and management practices. Land managed to protect rare and endangered species of flora and fauna will be designed as natural areas |
| patrimonio natural | natural heritage Generally, the world's natural resources as handed down to the present generation, and specifically, the earth's outstanding physical, biological and geological formations, and habitats of threatened species of animals and plants and areas with scientific, conservation or aesthetic value |
| patrimonio natural de la humanidad | global commons |
| peligro natural | natural hazard |
| peligro natural | natural hazard The probability of occurrence, within a specific period of time in a given area of a potentially damaging phenomenon of nature |
| perturbación natural | natural disturbance |
| piedra natural | natural stone A gemstone that occurs in nature, as distinguished from a man-made substitute |
| prevención de riesgos naturales | natural risks prevention |
| prevención de riesgos naturales | natural risks prevention Precautionary measures, actions or installations implemented to avert the probability of harm to humans, property or natural resources posed by conditions or events in the environment neither initiated nor formed by human activity |
| proceso natural | natural process |
| Programa de trabajo de la Comisión referente a un proyecto experimental para la recogida, coordinación y coherencia de la información sobre la situación del medio ambiente y los recursos naturales en la Comunidad | Coordination of Information on the Environment |
| Programa de trabajo de la Comisión referente a un proyecto experimental para la recogida, coordinación y coherencia de la información sobre la situación del medio ambiente y los recursos naturales en la Comunidad | Commission work programme concerning an experimental project for gathering, coordinating and ensuring the consistency of information on the state of the environment and natural resources in the Community |
| Programa europeo de climatología y desastres naturales | European Programme on Climatology and Natural Hazards |
| Programa temático de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales | Environment and Natural Resources Thematic Programme |
| Programa temático de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales | thematic programme for the environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy |
| Programa temático de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales | Environment and sustainable management of natural resources |
| Programa temático para el medio ambiente y la gestión sostenible de los recursos naturales, incluida la energía | Environment and sustainable management of natural resources |
| Programa temático para el medio ambiente y la gestión sostenible de los recursos naturales, incluida la energía | thematic programme for the environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy |
| Programa temático para el medio ambiente y la gestión sostenible de los recursos naturales, incluida la energía | Environment and Natural Resources Thematic Programme |
| protección de los habitats naturales y seminaturales | Protection of natural and semi-natural habitats |
| protección de áreas naturales | natural areas protection |
| protección de áreas naturales | natural areas protection Active management of nature areas in order to ensure that wildlife is protected and the quality of its environment is maintained |
| protección natural | natural vegetation |
| protección natural | natural cover |
| purificación de gas natural | natural gas purification |
| radiaciones debidas al fondo natural de radiación | exposure to natural background radiation |
| radiación natural | natural background radiation |
| radiactividad natural | natural radioactivity Radiation stemming mainly from uranium, present in small amounts in many rocks, soils, building material, etc. |
| receptor natural de la contaminación | natural environmental receptor of pollution |
| recurso natural no renovable | non-renewable resource |
| recurso natural no renovable | non-regenerating natural resource |
| recurso natural reconstituibles | natural resource which has a regenerative capability |
| recurso natural renovable | renewable resource |
| recursos naturales | natural resource A feature or component of the natural environment that is of value in serving human needs, e.g. soil, water, plantlife, wildlife, etc. Some natural resources have an economic value (e.g. timber) while others have a "noneconomic" value (e.g. scenic beauty) |
| recursos naturales compartidos | shared natural resources |
| recursos naturales y singulares | natural and singular resources |
| regeneración natural | natural regeneration The replacement by an organism of tissues or organs which have been lost or severely injured |
| renta natural | natural profit |
| reserva de recursos naturales | resource reserve |
| reserva natural | research natural area |
| reserva natural | natural sanctuary |
| Reserva natural europea | European nature reserve |
| Reserva natural europea | European nature reserve No definition needed |
| reserva natural integral | integral natural reserve |
| reserva natural integral | fully protected integral reserve |
| reserva natural integral | integral natural reserve Areas allocated to preserve and protect certain animals and plants, or both. They differ from national parks, which are largely a place for public recreation, because they are provided exclusively to protect species for their own sake. Endangered species are increasingly being kept in nature reserves to prevent them from extinction. Nature reserves also serve as a place for more plentiful species to rest, breed or winter |
| reserva natural marina | marine reserve |
| reserva natural voluntaria | voluntary natural reserve |
| reserva natural voluntaria | voluntary natural reserve Area of national interest which is protected under the responsibility of its owner in order to safeguard wildlife, archeological and geological sites |
| reservas naturales | nature reserve |
| reservas naturales | nature reserve Areas allocated to preserve and protect certain animals and plants, or both. They differ from national park, which are largely a place for public recreation, because they are provided exclusively to protect species for their own sake. Endangered species are increasingly being kept in nature reserves to prevent them from extinction, particularly in India, Indonesia and some African countries. Natural reserves were used once to preserve the animals that landowners hunted, but, in the 19th century, they became places where animals were kept to prevent them from dying out. Special refuges and sanctuaries are also often designated to protect certain species or groups of wild animals or plants, especially if their numbers and distribution have been significantly reduced. They also serve as a place for more plentiful species to rest, breed or winter. Many parts of the world also have marine and aquatic reserves to protect different species of sea or freshwater plant and animal life |
| Residuos de fibras textiles no procesadas y otras fibras naturales principalmente de origen vegetal | wastes from unprocessed textile fibres and other natural fibrous substances mainly of vegetable origin |
| Residuos de la limpieza de textiles y desengrasado de productos naturales | wastes from textile cleaning and degreasing of natural products |
| residuos de la limpieza de textiles y desengrasado de productos naturales | wastes from textile cleaning and degreasing of natural products |
| Residuos de la purificación del gas natural | wastes from natural gas purification |
| residuos de la purificación del gas natural | wastes from natural gas purification |
| residuos de la purificación del gas natural | wastes from natural gas purification and transportation |
| Residuos del refino de petróleo, purificación del gas natural y tratamiento pirolítico del carbón | Wastes from petroleum refining, natural gas purification and pyrolytic treatment of coal |
| residuos del refino de petróleo, purificación del gas natural y tratamiento pirolítico del carbón | wastes from petroleum refining, natural gas purification and pyrolytic treatment of coal |
| respiración natural del agua | natural respiration of water |
| riesgo natural | natural risk Probability of harm to human health, property or the environment posed by any aspect of the physical world other than human activity |
| sistema de drenaje natural | natural drainage system |
| Sistema de Intercambio de Información sobre Desastres Naturales y Ambientales | Natural and Environmental Disaster Information Exchange System |
| sistema euromediterráneo de prevención, atenuación y gestión de catástrofes naturales y provocadas por el hombre | Euromediterranean system of mitigation, prevention and management of natural and man-made disasters |
| tipo de hábitat natural de interés comunitario | natural habitat type of Community interest |
| tipo de hábitat natural prioritario | priority natural habitat type |
| tipos de hábitats naturales de interés comunitario | natural habitat type of Community interest |
| Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza y los Recursos Naturales | International Union for Conservation of Nature |
| Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza y los Recursos Naturales | International Union for the Protection of Nature |
| Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza y los Recursos Naturales | World Conservation Union |
| Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza y los Recursos Naturales | International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources |
| valor natural | natural value |
| valores naturales | wildlife value |
| valores naturales | ecological value |
| valores naturales | ecological feature |
| vegetación natural | natural vegetation |
| vegetación natural | natural cover |
| zeolita natural | natural zeolite |
| zona natural de especial interés desde el punto de vista de la ecología, la fauna y la flora | natural area which is of particular interest in terms of ecology or wildlife |
| zona propensa a los desastres naturales | disaster-prone area |
| zona propensa a los desastres naturales | area prone to natural disasters |
| área natural | natural area |
| área natural | natural range |
| área natural sensible | sensitive natural area |
| área natural sensible | sensitive natural area Terrestrial or aquatic area or other fragile natural setting with unique or highly-valued environmental features |
