Pello Urrutia

Pello Urrutia is a retired botanist and the president of the Instituto Alavés de la Naturaleza, known for advocating the importance of allowing natural processes to flourish in urban green spaces. He emphasizes the need for qualified personnel in the management of Vitoria-Gasteiz's gardens and has been actively involved in monitoring the biodiversity of the region, including the recent discovery of a new hybrid orchid species, Ophrys x chobautii.