This initiative is part of a conservation project, directed by Jaime Bosch of the National Museum of Natural Sciences, which focuses on the monitoring of the species as well as the reintroduction in suitable areas and actions that help to mitigate the disease caused by the fungus.

After assessing it I was curious about it and I wanted to know more so  I also read:  Comparative phylogeography and postglacial colonization routes in Europe. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1046/j.1365-294x.1998.00289.x   

https://wildlifeday.org/ 

Classification:
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordata
Class – Reptilia
Order – Testudines
Family - Testudinidae
Genus -  Titanochelon 

Temporal range: Spain & Portugal Miocene.

Brief description: The information about the European giant fossil tortoises has been greatly increased in recent years, based on the description of new material and the revision of previously published specimens. A genus with a wide paleobiogeographic and stratigraphic distribution, Titanochelon, has recently been described, containing all large testudinids from the European Neogene record. Its type species, Titanochelon bolivari, was described in the Spanish record. The presence of this species outside this country had not been justified. In this paper we present and describe fossil material of large testudinids from several sites in the Lisbon District (Portugal), from lower (Quinta da Barbacena; MN4), middle (Charneca do Lumiar and Quinta da Farinheira; MN5) and upper (Aveiras de Baixo; MN9) Miocene levels. This study allows us to confirm the presence of Titanochelon in the Portuguese record and justify, for the first time, the presence of Titanochelon bolivari outside Spain. Furthermore we are able to discuss the geographical and temporal distribution of the large tortoises in the middle Miocene of Europe, a relevant period for the diversity and evolution of this clade.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08912963.2016.1261134 

More information: 
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267392457_New_generic_proposal_for_the_European_Neogene_large_testudinids_Cryptodira_and_the_first_phylogenetic_hypothesis_for_the_medium_and_large_representatives_of_the_European_Cenozoic_record 

Picture: National Museum of Natural Sciences located in Madrid. 

-  In the case of trade and human consumption:  stronger laws and fines.

-  In the case of threatened species and extinction: Act as soon as possible taking into account the knowledge and expertise of researchers worldwide. They know the animals and how to preserve them. Let them tell us the better options to save the species from extinction. 

-  Education and values: education is a powerful tool, and if well-used, can make big changes. Let’s talk to the society as the politicians we are. To the schools, to the universities… let’s spread the importance of the conservation of those species that live in our island. 

-   Concerning habitats:  We can’t close the area where the reptiles live but we can protect them and preserve them. Limiting the entrance and even closing off some specific areasto the general public. It would help us to not disturb the animals, to study them and to analyze their behavior. That would help us protect them as best as possible.  

Picture: United Nation

Picture: Valdecotos ski resort (Sierra de Guadarrama NP)

https://www.europarc.org/communication-skills/pdf/case_studies/Guadarrama%20National%20Park_A%20Mountain%20recovered,%20SP.pdf
- Socioeconomic Indicators for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Climate Change in National Parks: An Analysis of the Sierra de Guadarrama National

Park (Spain).
https://zaguan.unizar.es/record/70240/files/texto_completo.pdf

A first assessment of a senior resercher of  the National Museum of Natural Sciences located in Madrid, Spain, after our conversation: "Mountain areas are greater and greater restricted, where you can still find the same pattern and diversity of aquatic life species similar to those of 40 years or more ago." A. G. Valdecasas

In the years 2008-2009 were compared the populations of aquatic macroinvertebrates in relation to the ones from the seventies. These latest data came from a doctoral thesis, which carried out a detailed inventory of aquatic invertebrate species along an altitudinal gradient in the Lozoya River.The goal was to detect a possible rise of populations as a result of a warming of the water temperature, and their move to the highest altitudinal zones, in order to adapt to the temperature rise.
Main conclusions
- For 85 taxa compared, 30% have increased their altitudinal range, 45% remained on the same dimension, 10% dropped in their distribution, and 17% did not had available data in some previous periods to compare with. It is worth noting also the presence of new species, as opposed to the decade of the 70, led by molluscs, odonata and caddis flies, in particular of the genus Setodes and species such as Oecetis testacea and Hydroptila vectis. Thirty species common to the two periods, and not reaching the range peak studied in 1977-1978, were selected. There has been a statistical test for these 30 species resulting in a significant increase (p<0.005) of the average altitude of 136 meters for these populations.
It has been concluded that the altitudinal rise is due to an increase in the annual average water temperature of 0.88 ±0.1 ^oC. These results are extrapolated to all the rivers in the Sierra de Guadarrama. Everything points to the fact that there are a number of ecological changes in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain river ecosystems that must be taken into account, among other things, for the adaptive management of river ecosystems.

I wanted to know more about climate change but flora related. I foud some information (March, 2018) about possible signs of CC: 
"Reforesta technicians have observed flowering ash trees at the beginning of November, when they usually flourish in March-April. Holm oaks have also been seen, when their flowering season is April-May, and it is surprising to see these trees with flowers and acorns at the same time". This phenomenon is due to the fact that that autumn, besides being wet, it was very warm; According to the data published by the AEMET (State Meteorological Agency), September, November and, especially October, have registered in the Community of Madrid temperatures above the average of the reference period, 1971-2000, and in the series of precipitation from the 1981-2010 period, there is a decrease in the rainfall registered in many seasons with respect to the previous reference period, 1971-2000". 

This is also happening in 2019 or even more. The last part of the winter has been very warm. 

Miguel Á. Ortega, president of Reforesta, "in the short term a dramatic situation for our forests due to climate change is not foreseeable, but there are already clear signs that we have begun to follow the path that leads to greater deforestation, which will have serious consequences. We need to be aware of this and that authorities and citizens take very seriously the immediate adoption of rigorous policies of mitigation and adaptation to climate change". 

More: (Spanish, sorry!)
https://www.ambientum.com/ambientum/cambio-climatico/el-cambio-climatico-afecta-a-la-vegetacion-de-la-sierra-de-guadarrama.asp

https://elpais.com/ccaa/2017/03/09/madrid/1489043663_385540.html

https://elpais.com/ccaa/2017/06/17/madrid/1497709942_510927.html 

https://www.parquenacionalsierraguadarrama.es/en/conservacion/monitoring/228-threaten-flora-species-tracking

Do you like reptiles and amphibians? They are disappearing. In Because there is no planet B we love them and we want them alive. Do you join us?

How many times have you heard/read - “Reptiles and amphibians are disappearing”? Probably this is not the first time. But…

- Have you ever think of it carefully? 

- Do you imagine life without those animals? 

-  Are you aware that the next generations (maybe the one of your kids or your grandsons) won’t know them as you do now? 

It sounds shocking but it’s real. If the answers to the questions make you feel sad, continue reading. There’s still hope for some of them. Let’s work together to stop it. 

In the last decade, there's been a dramatic decline in amphibian and reptile populations in Europe. We work in Sierra de Madrid area but the ‘business plan’ of our voluntary organization could be spread to other areas in your city, region or country. We trust in citizen science and we don’t see the future without it.  

Mission: Fight against amphibians and reptiles disappearance.

The challenge: saving biodiversity and reducing humanity’s ecological footprint for a society where people and nature live in harmony.   

There are four strategies that are focused on the most important challenges that we face in Madrid. 
Strategy 1 – Conservation, protected areas and invasive species. 

- Strategy 2 – Environmental education and dissemination

- Strategy 3 – Research and aquatic systems regeneration

- Strategy 4 – Citizen Science 

- Carry out specific conservation actions of certain areas of reproduction of amphibians that are now in an advanced process of degradation in Sierra de Madrid. Work on projects for the creation of artificial ponds that serve as new points of reproduction and can favor the connection between isolated populations.
- We intend to recover and strengthen populations of amphibians affected by the fungal disease Chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has had devastating effects on this animal group. We are in contact to researchers to support theirs investigations. 

- Disseminate public information to the society and going to the schools to explain the role of amphibians and wetlands in the biological balance of nature and the necessity to protect them.

- Increase knowledge, at all levels, about amphibians and reptiles. For this action we count with the collaboration of experts and researchers. 

- Prevent the introduction of invasive species and control the ones that are already introduced as one of the most effective method to avoid irreversible damage.

- Create protocols of actions when visiting Sierra de Guadarrama (for tourists and pet’s owners and) and spread the importance of biosafety. A poor biosafety could put amphibians and reptiles at risk. For example:

Tips for tourists and pet’s owners: - Avoid contact with wild animals, - Remove all organic material from your boots, - Wash your hands after handling your pet, - Exotic pets should have a health certificate, - Pets may carry diseases even if they don’t look ill, - Do not leave exotic pets in nature, they shouldn’t be released into the wild. – Respect nature as much as you can. 

Biosafety tips:  - Always use gloves when working with animals, - Use disinfectants to clean your equipment, - Don’t reuse gloves and only touch them when absolutely necessary, - Clean your clothes, boots and your car’s wheels. 

- If you can’t join us but you would love to collaborate in specifics moments, you can be also very useful as an ‘amphibian’s & reptile’s observer’. We consider that citizen science is irreplaceable and valuable. Send us pictures, reports or any important data related to our programs if you visit Sierra de Madrid area. We are building a database that allows us to measure impacts and different aspects or the local herpetofauna. 

Human resources: Our staff is voluntary and we are open to collaborations. We have different programs and lines of work and research where you could help. Every profile is useful and team work is one of our strength. There is no age needed, any person could help. The more points of view we have, the better. 

Your help is essential to us. Our aim is clear but we can only reach it with continued help and support from donors, scientists, partners, local communities and governments. We need incomes to develop urgent actions and future projects. That’s why we are open to crowdfunding. We have a commitment with the society and all financial activity will be public to be as transparent as possible.