Line of action:

Knowledge generation and management

Status:

En ejecución

Location:

Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha. Alto Tajo Natural Park.

Geographic scope:

España

Line of research:

Development of green infrastructure, connectivity and ecological restoration.

Execution date:

2025

Duration:

01/10/2025 - 30/04/2028

Total budget:

€381,115.14

Amount of aid from the Biodiversity Foundation:

€323,947.87 (85%)

Coordinating entity:

National Mycorrhiza Association

This project is a key initiative to promote the ecological restoration of Mediterranean forest ecosystems affected by fires, one of the main environmental threats intensified by climate change. Its innovative approach, based on the recovery of the soil microbiota and symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi, will improve soil fertility, enhance natural regeneration and promote the survival of native species. The proposal is part of the National Strategy for Green Infrastructure and Ecological Connectivity and Restoration, the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, the National Strategy to Combat Desertification, the Spanish Forest Strategy, the National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). contributing to the strengthening of the resilience, ecological connectivity and long-term sustainability of forests.

Improve the efficiency of forest habitat restoration after a fire by applying solutions based on the microbial community (bacteria and fungi).

The project includes the selection of plots and the analysis of plant and microbial communities and the chemical properties of the soil in different study areas. To this end, soil translocation is carried out from reference areas and the reforestation of 2,160 gall oak, holm oak and pine seedlings with protectors, evaluating their survival. At the same time, the evolution of translocated soil and the feasibility of using edible mushroom inoculum in forest restoration are studied. In addition, a methodological guide will be prepared and the results will be disseminated through scientific publications and general communication actions.