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Palencia - Spain

Forest restoration and creation

This project took root several years ago in Palencia, right in the centre of the autonomous region of Castilla-y-León (Spain).

2020 - 2021
Financé
Surface
48,04
ha
Nombre d'arbres
60 056
Résumé du projet
This project took root several years ago in Palencia, right in the centre of the autonomous region of Castilla-y-León (Spain). The forestry issues in this region are very important: there is a high level of agricultural abandonment, due in particular to a large-scale rural exodus. There have also been a number of forest fires in recent years, causing severe damage to biodiversity, soils and landscapes. The scale of the project has grown considerably, and projects now cover the whole region. The main aim of the project is to restore a diverse forest ecosystem that had disappeared, so that it can once again deliver biodiversity while leaving local people with a restored natural landscape that will revitalise both tourism and the economy. All of this, of course, in the context of the fight against climate change.
Principales essences :
Pinus pinaster, Pinus nigra, Quercus faginea, Quercus pyrenaica, Alnus glutinosa, Prunus avium, Sorbus aucuparia, Castanea sativa
Nombre total d'essences :
8
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Sur le terrain
Contexte local

Between 2005 and 2016, major fires affected the province of Palancia in northern Spain. Located close to towns, the forests burnt very quickly. Unfortunately, there is a total lack of local resources to restore them.

Actions sur le terrain

The planting of species adapted to local conditions, such as chestnut, oak, alder, black pine and maritime pine, will help to recreate dynamic forest ecosystems. In addition, the planting of forest fruit species such as mountain ash and wild cherry will increase the biodiversity potential of the project. The diversity of species introduced will further reduce the risk of fire spreading.

Impact
CLIMAT
Contributes to the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and influences precipitation patterns and the local microclimate.
BIODIVERSITÉ
Preservation of local biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources.
EAU ET SOLS
Influences the quality and integrity of the soil-water system, and the cycling of water and nutrients.
SOCIAL & ÉCONOMIQUE
Supports human well-being, by providing resources, income, education, and supporting recreation and heritage.
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