Espais Verds

It contains more than 200,000 trees of more than 400 species found in the city's streets and parks. They can be selected individually and also include trees that have been listed as trees of local interest. 

More than 1,400 species of plants that can be found in parks, gardens, squares and municipal-owned areas. This catalogue also contains details of shrubs, climbing and cover plants and some herbaceous plants (except for lawn grass and seasonal plants). 

A group of plants that are found in the same space with specific conditions, organised in a precise manner over time. Some of these plant communities are known as CORINE habitats*. 

A small pond or lake that is maintained naturally using flora and fauna to maintain the quality of the water instead of using chemical products such as chlorine. They contain various species of plants and animals. 

Extensions of land covered with grasses and other herbaceous plants. They can be found in some of the city's green spaces. They form a habitat for pollinators, auxiliary fauna*, reptiles and birds. Unlike fields, which are mowed and irrigated to some extent, the maintenance of grasslands is based on low-intensity clearances and no watering.

Urban meadows are also found in the city's green spaces, where wild flowers grow. They are made up of various species and create a perfect habitat for pollinators, auxiliary fauna*, reptiles and birds. 

There are more than 270 species of plants in planters in Barcelona, most of which are small trees, shrubs, perennials and some annuals. 

These are plants that grow around the base of trees planted in the street. There are 65 species of spontaneous plants with ornamental flowers that form attractive microhabitats for pollinators, auxiliary fauna* and birds.

As well as finding the various species of birds that live in Barcelona, you can also see the birds that nest in each area, thanks to a study that classifies them according to UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) grids*. 

More than 45 species have been detected from an inventory carried out in various parks. The data has been collected annually since 2015 thanks to a citizen science project. 

More than 30 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles commonly found in green spaces.

More than 100 species of fish that inhabit our coastline. All the beaches in the city have been registered in the search engine so you can consult the species observed. 

Thanks to citizen science projects, 89 species of crustaceans have been observed on the beaches of Barcelona. 

Thanks to citizen science projects, 250 species of molluscs have been observed on the beaches of Barcelona.