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|Status=Complete
|Status=Complete
|Project web site url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura
|Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring
|Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring
|Country=Spain
|Country=Spain
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|Contact organisation url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/
|Contact organisation url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/
|Partner organisations=Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Subdirección General de Medio Natural); Universidad de Murcia (Departamentos de Ecología e Hidrología, y de Zoología y Antropología Física, Facultad de Biología); Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste - ANSE; Ayuntamiento de Calasparra & Ayuntamiento de Cieza.
|Partner organisations=Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Subdirección General de Medio Natural); Universidad de Murcia (Departamentos de Ecología e Hidrología, y de Zoología y Antropología Física, Facultad de Biología); Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste - ANSE; Ayuntamiento de Calasparra & Ayuntamiento de Cieza.
|Name of parent multi-site project=LIFE+ RIPISILVANATURA (LIFE13 BIO/ES/1407)
|Multi-site=No
|Multi-site=No
|Project picture=Bosque de ribera.png
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Fulfilment of the following specific objectives set will enable the success of the project:
Fulfilment of the following specific objectives set will enable the success of the project:
• Creation of a green infrastructure between the two riparian nature reserves of the region.
• Creation of a green infrastructure between the two riparian nature reserves of the region.
• Regeneration and protection of the priority habitats of community interest and the habitats of interest associated with the river   
 
• Regeneration and protection of the priority habitats of community interest and the habitats of interest associated with the river.  
 
• Protection and conservation of priority and European special protection fauna.
• Protection and conservation of priority and European special protection fauna.
• Elimination of invasive exotic plant species through hands-off management.
• Elimination of invasive exotic plant species through hands-off management.
• Removal of ichthyofauna and exotic birds via citizen engagement and the competent administration.
• Removal of ichthyofauna and exotic birds via citizen engagement and the competent administration.
• Prevention and eradication of fires along the riverbed.
• Prevention and eradication of fires along the riverbed.
• Creation of a Land Stewardship Network for the Vega Alta.
• Creation of a Land Stewardship Network for the Vega Alta.
• Provision of ITCs as a very versatile tool for the fight against IAS and biodiversity conservation.
• Provision of ITCs as a very versatile tool for the fight against IAS and biodiversity conservation.
• Generation of protection measures for the threatened pre-existing ripisilva clumps.
• Generation of protection measures for the threatened pre-existing ripisilva clumps.
• Publication of an Integrated Management and Control Strategy on Invasive Alien Species
• Publication of an Integrated Management and Control Strategy on Invasive Alien Species
|Monitoring surveys and results=Surveys have been carried out to study biodiversity indicators focused on five components:
- indigenous riparian habitats and their ecological quality (vegetation
- Physicochemical water quality
- Aquatic macroinvertebrates and quality index
- Riparian birds
- Semi-aquatic vertebrates: Otter (Lutra lutra) and water rat (Arvicola sapidus)
In addition, other faunistic taxa(amphibians and reptiles, bats and molluscs) have been incorporated as a goal of monitoring.
|Lessons learn=The project has contributed to the control and monitoring of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the study area, mainly exotic Galapagos, as well as the replacement of vegetation on riversides of the Segura River from non-native to native. During the project, different trial management techniques have been carried out for the eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) and exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta). The exotic Galapagos and other exotic species specimens captured during the surveys have been transferred to the Wildlife Recovery Center for management.
|Lessons learn=The project has contributed to the control and monitoring of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the study area, mainly exotic Galapagos, as well as the replacement of vegetation on riversides of the Segura River from non-native to native. During the project, different trial management techniques have been carried out for the eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) and exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta). The exotic Galapagos and other exotic species specimens captured during the surveys have been transferred to the Wildlife Recovery Center for management.


The implementation of the different actions has been developed through the participation of volunteers involved in the project. They have contributed to the plantations, removal of IAS from the river, installation of bat boxes and riparian birds banding activities.
The implementation of the different actions has been developed through the participation of volunteers involved in the project. They have contributed to the plantations, removal of IAS from the river, installation of bat boxes and riparian birds banding activities.
 
The immediate occupation by riparian vegetation returns the river to its natural condition. Among its multiple benefits this status does not promote the spread of fires and gives shelter to numerous native species.
 
Another achievement of the project has been the raise on awareness among the sectors involved in animals’ sale. Formative talks about the impact that IAS have on rivers have taken place along the project term to put across the message to actual owners and future buyers.
|Project title=Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River (LIFE + Ripisilvanatura)
|Project title=Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River (LIFE + Ripisilvanatura)
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|Subcatchment=Segura
|Subcatchment=Segura
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{{Site}}
{{Site
|Name=Río Segura desde Almadenes hasta Ojós (SEG7) y Río Segura desde el embalse del Cenajo hasta Almadenes (SEG6)
|WFD (national) typology=R-T14 & R-T16
|WFD water body name=Segura River
|Heavily modified water body=No
|Site designation=All - multiple designations across the site
|Local site designation=Habitats of Community Interest
|Protected species present=Yes
|Invasive species present=Yes
|Species=To remove (IAS): Exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta) and Giant reed (Arundo Donax)
|River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture (arable), Plantation forestry, Urban,
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{{Project background
{{Project background
|Reach length directly affected=57000
|Reach length directly affected=57000
|Project started=2014/09/01
|Project started=2014/09/01
|Project completed=2019/08/31
|Project completed=2019/08/31
|Total cost category=1 - 10 k€
|Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€
|Funding sources=EU co-financing (49.75%).
|Funding sources=EU co-financing (49.75%).
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{{Motivations}}
{{Motivations
{{Measures}}
|Specific mitigation=Invasive species, Riparian development,
|Hydromorphological quality elements=Structure & condition of riparian/lake shore zones, Quantity & dynamics of flow,
|Other motivation=Removal of AIS of flora and fauna and recovery of the riparian forest for habitats of Community interest
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{{Measures
|Bank and bed modifications measure=Planting of native species, Removal of invasive plants, Restoring riparian vegetation, Structuring of shoreline,
|Floodplain / River corridor=Alloctone species control, Vegetation management,
|Management interventions=Management of undesirable plant species, Implementation of best practice land & soil management, Promotion of riparian vegetation and natural re-growth of bankside, Riparian tree planting, Removal of invasive species,
|Social measures=Volunteer engagement, Creation of a Land Stewardship Network, Community education (talks and workshops)
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{{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}
{{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}
{{Hydromorphological quality element table row
|Element=Structure & condition of riparian/lake shore zones
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=No
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Biological quality elements header}}
{{Biological quality elements header}}
{{Biological quality element table row
|Element=Invertebrates
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=No
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Awaiting results
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{{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}
{{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}
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{{Other responses header}}
{{Other responses header}}
{{Other response table row
|Element=Bat Survey
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=No
|Qualitative monitoring=No
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Awaiting results
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Mammel survey
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=No
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Terrestrial mollusks
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Awaiting results
}}
{{Other response table row
|Element=Birds
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Macroinvertebrates (IBMWP)
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=No change
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Habitat mapping
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=No
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Connectivity [Lateral & Vertical]
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=No
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=No change
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{{Other response table row
|Element=Water Quality (Conductivity, Total suspended solids (TSS), Nitrates)
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=Yes
|Quantitative monitoring=No
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Monitoring documents}}
{{Monitoring documents}}
{{Case study monitoring documents
|Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/4-Evaluacion-inicial-ecologica.pdf
|Description=Initial assessment
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{{Case study monitoring documents
|Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/11-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio16.pdf
|Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2016)
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{{Case study monitoring documents
|Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/12-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio17.pdf
|Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2017)
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{{Additional Documents}}
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|Link=https://www.facebook.com/ripisilvanatura/
|Link=https://www.facebook.com/ripisilvanatura/
|Description=Facebook profile of the project
|Description=Facebook profile of the project
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{{Additional links and references
|Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/5-Codigo-Buenas-Practicas-Agricolas-Ripisilva.pdf
|Description=Code of environment-friendly farming practices.
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{{Additional links and references
|Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/6-Protocolo-EXOTICAS.pdf
|Description=Action protocol on the detection of alien invasive species of fauna in riparian habitats
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{{Additional links and references
|Link=http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f16a3176-140f-496c-bbb5-c154087c1b47&groupId=14
|Description=Learning guide for scholars about the riparian forest
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{{Additional links and references footer}}
{{Supplementary Information}}
{{Supplementary Information
|Information=SEGURA RIPISILVANATURA LISTENS TO YOU!
 
To contact us with any questions, suggestions or for more information please send an email to life.ripisilvanatura@chsegura.es or do it through social networks:
 
Ripisilvanatura on Facebook : Ripisilvanatura
Ripisilvanatura on Twitter : @ripisilvanatura
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Project overview

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Status Complete
Project web site http://https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura
Themes Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring
Country Spain
Main contact forename Jaime
Main contact surname Fraile
Main contact user ID
Contact organisation Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura
Contact organisation web site http://https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/
Partner organisations Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Subdirección General de Medio Natural); Universidad de Murcia (Departamentos de Ecología e Hidrología, y de Zoología y Antropología Física, Facultad de Biología); Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste - ANSE; Ayuntamiento de Calasparra & Ayuntamiento de Cieza.
Parent multi-site project

LIFE+ RIPISILVANATURA (LIFE13 BIO/ES/1407)

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encompassing the following
projects 		No
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Project summary

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Despite the Segura River makes its way in many through unique vegetation in many sections of the stream, the riverside or riparian forest (ripisilva) is in serious danger due to the threat of invasive species which are gradually occupying its space. LIFE project "Ripisilvanatura" aims to control the expansion of Invasive Exotic Species existing on the riverbanks of the Segura River and promote the colonization of the riparian forest by native species.


As mentioned before, the main objective is to promote the recovery of the riparian forest, specifically of the habitats of Community interest 92A0 and 92D0 as well as their associated main habitats in the most degraded area of that habitat through the Segura River which is located after the largest reservoir of the entire basin (Cenajo reservoir). It is an area of maximum condition and progressive deterioration of the habitat corresponding to the Vega Alta del Segura in Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza. To achieve this goal, the project aims to fight against Invasive Alien Species (IAS) since they have colonized the original niche of such habitat. AIS are the key actors of the substantial problem for the River Segura in the Region of Murcia; the loss of primary habitat is an advantage for opportunistic species of both fauna and flora, entailing an obvious loss of the rich biodiversity that was traditionally linked to the Salicaceae and Populus ripisilva. Thus the main strategy pursues the recovery and protection of riparian forests from the middle course of the river basin in the stretch including the municipalities of Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza by controlling invasive alien species primarily within the habitats listed as “priority” because the species of fauna that are the subject of this project find their niche in these habitats.


Fulfilment of the following specific objectives set will enable the success of the project:

• Creation of a green infrastructure between the two riparian nature reserves of the region.

• Regeneration and protection of the priority habitats of community interest and the habitats of interest associated with the river.

• Protection and conservation of priority and European special protection fauna.

• Elimination of invasive exotic plant species through hands-off management.

• Removal of ichthyofauna and exotic birds via citizen engagement and the competent administration.

• Prevention and eradication of fires along the riverbed.

• Creation of a Land Stewardship Network for the Vega Alta.

• Provision of ITCs as a very versatile tool for the fight against IAS and biodiversity conservation.

• Generation of protection measures for the threatened pre-existing ripisilva clumps.

• Publication of an Integrated Management and Control Strategy on Invasive Alien Species

Monitoring surveys and results

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Surveys have been carried out to study biodiversity indicators focused on five components:

- indigenous riparian habitats and their ecological quality (vegetation

- Physicochemical water quality

- Aquatic macroinvertebrates and quality index

- Riparian birds

- Semi-aquatic vertebrates: Otter (Lutra lutra) and water rat (Arvicola sapidus)


In addition, other faunistic taxa(amphibians and reptiles, bats and molluscs) have been incorporated as a goal of monitoring.

Lessons learnt

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The project has contributed to the control and monitoring of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the study area, mainly exotic Galapagos, as well as the replacement of vegetation on riversides of the Segura River from non-native to native. During the project, different trial management techniques have been carried out for the eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) and exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta). The exotic Galapagos and other exotic species specimens captured during the surveys have been transferred to the Wildlife Recovery Center for management.

The implementation of the different actions has been developed through the participation of volunteers involved in the project. They have contributed to the plantations, removal of IAS from the river, installation of bat boxes and riparian birds banding activities.

The immediate occupation by riparian vegetation returns the river to its natural condition. Among its multiple benefits this status does not promote the spread of fires and gives shelter to numerous native species.

Another achievement of the project has been the raise on awareness among the sectors involved in animals’ sale. Formative talks about the impact that IAS have on rivers have taken place along the project term to put across the message to actual owners and future buyers.


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Scope of action
Riparian vegetation cultivared at the nursery
Volunteering planting action
Mediterranean Galapagos (left) vs. Exotic Galapagos (right)
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Catchment and subcatchment

Catchment

River basin district C. H. Segura
River basin Segura

Subcatchment

River name Segura
Area category more than 10000 km²
Area (km2) 1887018,870 km² <br />1,887,000 ha <br />
Maximum altitude category 1000 - 2000 m
Maximum altitude (m) 14131,413 m <br />1.413 km <br />141,300 cm <br />
Dominant geology
Ecoregion Ibero-Macaronesian
Dominant land cover
Waterbody ID



Other case studies in this subcatchment: LIFE Segura Riverlink (Through rivers), Segura's River Bioremediation


Site

Name Río Segura desde Almadenes hasta Ojós (SEG7) y Río Segura desde el embalse del Cenajo hasta Almadenes (SEG6)
WFD water body codes
WFD (national) typology R-T14 & R-T16
WFD water body name Segura River
Pre-project morphology
Reference morphology
Desired post project morphology
Heavily modified water body No
National/international site designation All - multiple designations across the site
Local/regional site designations Habitats of Community Interest
Protected species present Yes
Invasive species present Yes
Species of interest To remove (IAS): Exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta) and Giant reed (Arundo Donax)
Dominant hydrology
Dominant substrate
River corridor land use Intensive agriculture (arable), Plantation forestry, Urban
Average bankfull channel width category
Average bankfull channel width (m)
Average bankfull channel depth category
Average bankfull channel depth (m)
Mean discharge category
Mean annual discharge (m3/s)
Average channel gradient category
Average channel gradient
Average unit stream power (W/m2)


Project background

Reach length directly affected (m) 5700057,000 m <br />57 km <br />5,700,000 cm <br />
Project started 2014/09/01
Works started
Works completed
Project completed 2019/08/31
Total cost category 1000 - 5000 k€
Total cost (k€)
Benefit to cost ratio
Funding sources EU co-financing (49.75%).

Cost for project phases

Phase cost category cost exact (k€) Lead organisation Contact forename Contact surname
Investigation and design
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Works and works supervision
Post-project management and maintenance
Monitoring



Reasons for river restoration

Mitigation of a pressure Invasive species, Riparian development
Hydromorphology Structure & condition of riparian/lake shore zones, Quantity & dynamics of flow
Biology
Physico-chemical
Other reasons for the project Removal of AIS of flora and fauna and recovery of the riparian forest for habitats of Community interest


Measures

Structural measures
Bank/bed modifications Planting of native species, Removal of invasive plants, Restoring riparian vegetation, Structuring of shoreline
Floodplain / River corridor Alloctone species control, Vegetation management
Planform / Channel pattern
Other
Non-structural measures
Management interventions Management of undesirable plant species, Implementation of best practice land & soil management, Promotion of riparian vegetation and natural re-growth of bankside, Riparian tree planting, Removal of invasive species
Social measures (incl. engagement) Volunteer engagement, Creation of a Land Stewardship Network, Community education (talks and workshops)
Other


Monitoring

Hydromorphological quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative
Structure & condition of riparian/lake shore zones Yes Yes No Yes Yes Improvement

Biological quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative
Invertebrates Yes Yes Yes No Yes Awaiting results

Physico-chemical quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative

Any other monitoring, e.g. social, economic

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative
Bat Survey Yes No No Yes Yes Awaiting results
Mammel survey Yes Yes Yes No Yes Improvement
Terrestrial mollusks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Awaiting results
Birds Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Improvement
Macroinvertebrates (IBMWP) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No change
Habitat mapping Yes No Yes Yes Yes Improvement
Connectivity [Lateral & Vertical] Yes Yes Yes No Yes No change
Water Quality (Conductivity, Total suspended solids (TSS), Nitrates) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Improvement


Monitoring documents






Additional documents and videos


Additional links and references

Link Description
http://https://exoticasinvasoras.carm.es/ Map that gives information on the geographic location of alien species detected on the Region of Murcia. New observations could be uploaded using the App "Exóticas Murcia" (Android only)
http://https://twitter.com/ripisilvanatura Twitter profile of the project
http://https://www.facebook.com/ripisilvanatura/ Facebook profile of the project
http://http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/5-Codigo-Buenas-Practicas-Agricolas-Ripisilva.pdf Code of environment-friendly farming practices.
http://http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/6-Protocolo-EXOTICAS.pdf Action protocol on the detection of alien invasive species of fauna in riparian habitats
http://http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/c/document library/get file?uuid=f16a3176-140f-496c-bbb5-c154087c1b47&groupId=14 Learning guide for scholars about the riparian forest

Supplementary Information

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SEGURA RIPISILVANATURA LISTENS TO YOU!

To contact us with any questions, suggestions or for more information please send an email to life.ripisilvanatura@chsegura.es or do it through social networks:

Ripisilvanatura on Facebook : Ripisilvanatura Ripisilvanatura on Twitter : @ripisilvanatura


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