Créditos de naturaleza

The ecological restoration of a forested area in Alía, Cáceres (Spain) was done between January2023 and May 2023 in one plot. 19 species were planted, consisting of: Populus nigra, Ficus carica, Acer pseudoplatanus, Castanea sativa, Morus nigra, Prunus dulcis, Quercus pyrenaica, Taxus baccata, Acer monspessulanum, Quercus rubra, Prunus mahaleb, Genista scorpius, Genista umbellata, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula stoechas, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus arizonica, Genista cinerea and Prunus avium. All species are native to the region and are adapted to the local conditions. Previous individuals of Pinus spp. and Eucalyptus globulus were removed to make space for the new selection of species. Four participants (excluding landowner and Life Terra team) were present during the proffesional planting that was carried out. The planting aims to enhance biodiversity, have a positive effect on soils and provide resources to the owner. The landowner also provided irrigation and recovered historical local varieties of grapes for wine production. Furthermore, there are plans to build a sustainable eco-hostel in the plot, providing a space for recreation and environmental education as visitors will be introduced to the plantation and its benefits and also to observe the local species of animals.

The Life Terra Foundation closed 2023 with a great ecological restoration effort in Santa Clara a Velha, Odemira (Portugal). Contuining the work done in previous seasons, 38.000 trees of 6 different species were planted. This area, caracterized by its extreme temperature conditions and low rainfall, has also suffered from the invasion of Eucalyptus. When in monoculture, this species has the capacity to exhaust soils and leave little to no space for natural regeneration. During this plantation, 10 workers participated to remove Eucalyptus individuals and plant a mix of autochtonous species to enhance biodiversity and recover the fertility of soils. This plantation also allows for native plants to colonize the space between the lines, doubling the restoration efforts. To ensure a high survival rate of the new saplings, the land was previously prepared using machinery, while the plantation was done by hand by the workers. Furthermore, as part of our long term commitment with restoration, we planted a mixture of species that provides fruits and pines to the landowener in order to provide an economic revenue. This revenue can be then used to assure proper maintance of the plantation.

La restauración ecológica de una zona boscosa en el municipio de Emiliano, Zapata, Tabasco, llevó a cabo la plantación de un total de 172,562 árboles de cinco especies distintas, adaptadas a las condiciones ambientales del sitio. El objetivo principal del proyecto es potenciar la biodiversidad, mejorar la calidad del suelo y contribuir a la infiltración del agua, creando a la vez oportunidades para la educación ambiental.

The ecological restoration of a previously deforested area in Lentillères, Ardèche, France entailed planting of a total of 1,078 trees of thirty distinct species. These tree species were chosen as they are mainly native to the region, and therefore adapted to the unique environmental conditions of the project area. The primary objective of this initiative was to enhance biodiversity, improve soil quality, and increase water infiltration. The project area covers 0.29 hectares.

Les actions déjà menées sur cette forêt: La récolte des arbres dépérissant, La plantation d'une haie de 10 km sur les piste forestières, La végétalisation de 10km de piste afin de lutter contre l'érosion, L'incorporation d'une zone agroforestière Diversification des essences reboisées (passage de 3 essences à 12 essences)

The mangrove reforestation and restoration project in Paraiso, Tabasco, Mexico entailed planting a total of approximately 100,000 mangrove trees, representing three (3) distinct species consisting of a variety of mangrove plants native to the region and well-suited for adverse environmental conditions. The primary objective of this initiative is to maintain mangrove channels, monitor against illegal logging and fires, and manage wildlife habitats. Additional activities include forest inventory, mapping, and ecosystem restoration to rehabilitate degraded areas and promote ecological balance. The project area encompasses a total land area of 1,919 hectares, with an intervention zone of 1,146.50 hectares.

El proyecto de manejo forestal Pichucalco llevó a cabo la plantación de un total de 15,151 árboles de seis especies distintas, todas adaptadas a las condiciones ambientales específicas de la zona del proyecto. El proyecto tiene como objetivo la producción de frutales, la conservación y manejo de los hábitats de fauna silvestre, la lucha contra la tala ilegal y el control de incendios que vulneran a la fauna local.

Proyecto de conservación de especies endémicas en la Isla del Carmen, Campeche, México. Protección de 1,970 hectáreas de hábitat crítico para especies amenazadas de flora y fauna.

The mangrove reforestation and restoration project in Veracruz, Mexico, entailed planting a total of 85,240 mangrove trees, representing three (3) distinct species consisting of a variety of mangrove plants native to the region and well-suited for adverse environmental conditions. The primary objective of this initiative is to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems, rehabilitate the hydrological network, and enhance natural regeneration while mitigating the effects of livestock activities, climate change, and deforestation. Additional activities include forest inventory, mapping, fire prevention, and community engagement to promote ecological balance and long-term conservation.

Activities conducted in the Soil regeneration project in Soto, Ángel Trías, Chihuahua, included drawing contour lines across a 13.4-hectare area using a laser level to prepare for ditch opening. This contouring followed a board ditch design, with a 6-meter separation between lines, to facilitate soil retention and expedite water capture and infiltration. Soil works conducted included excavating a trench board with dimensions: 30 cm deep and 40 cm wide. This trench was designed to enhance rainwater retention and infiltration, as well as to create access roads for various reforestation tasks. Finally, 4,232 Prosopis glandulosa (Mesquite) plants were transported to the project site for planting.