Line of action:

Terrestrial ecosystems

Status:

En ejecución

Location:

Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona (Catalonia)

Geographic scope:

España

Execution date:

2024

Duration:

01/01/2024 - 31/12/2025

Typology:

Development and diversification of forestry uses and harvests

Total budget:

919,693.20 euros

Amount of aid from the Biodiversity Foundation:

873,708.54 euros

The use of riparian forests as a source of ecosystem resources has been one of the most neglected aspects of traditional forest management. These forests can offer a large number of services of different kinds and can help to improve key aspects that will be associated with climate change, such as torrential rainfall events. This project seeks to transform this vision and enhance the value of these forests.

First, riparian forests will be improved by eliminating invasive allochthonous vegetation and replacing it with native species, recovering their Mediterranean character adapted to periods of drought and intermittent and torrential rains. On the other hand, the livestock use of these forests will be highlighted, which, in times of lack of summer pastures in Mediterranean areas, can be an alternative to manage livestock. In addition, the products offered by riparian forests will be valued. It is also considered important to involve the local population in the development and management of these forests, both at the level of education and awareness, as well as in the direct management of the areas, through volunteer actions, and in the promotion of jobs and employment opportunities associated with riparian forests. Seventeen jobs will be preserved and 15 new jobs will be generated, with socially disadvantaged groups, in 18 municipalities in rural areas or at risk of depopulation, replicable scientific-technical knowledge will be generated and sustainable ecotourism resources will be created.

Create a riparian forest management model that values the ecosystem services of these forests for the generation of bioeconomy, forest use, biodiversity improvement, adaptation to the future climate change scenario and creation of ecotourism resources.

• Felling and logging and elimination of invasive exotic vegetation.
• Livestock management of riparian forests.
• Reforestation of riparian vegetation.
• Actions to improve fauna associated with riparian forests.
• Creation of a native plant nursery.
• Promote environmental volunteering.
• Promote works related to the riparian forest.
• Creation of healthy itineraries.
• Education and awareness.
• Communication plan.