Line of action:

Urban environments

Status:

En ejecución

Location:

Valle Gran Rey and Hermigua, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands)

Execution date:

2022

Duration:

01/11/2022 - 20/12/2025

Total budget:

€1,737,190.59

Amount of aid from the Biodiversity Foundation:

€1,650,331.06

Coordinating entity:

Island Council of La Gomera

On the island of La Gomera, invasive species represent a serious threat to environmental conservation and the island’s economy and, in fact, there have been numerous cases of fires on the island whose common denominator has been, on the one hand, adverse weather (heat, low humidity and/or wind) and, on the other hand, the presence, among others, of of sugarcane fields.

The displacement of native species, the alteration of ecosystems and the existence of the common cane – a species whose presence leads to the generation and spread of fires – are problems associated with the existence of invasive species in the ravines of the island of La Gomera. The importance of maintaining the biodiversity of the area, while contributing to the mitigation of climate change are elements that have been taken into account in the project, so all actions will be aimed not only at eliminating the invasive species, but also at promoting the comprehensive recovery of the ravine, also reducing the risk of flooding with potentially serious consequences. thanks to the cleaning of the riverbed.

Some of the actions included in this project are:

• Plan for the eradication and control of sugarcane fields.
• Revegetation of the riverbed: Green barriers.