Case study:Bird reserve “El Clot” (Tarragona)

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Status	In progress
Project web site	http://www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/
Themes	Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Social benefits, Spatial planning
Country	Spain
Main contact forename	Cristina
Main contact surname	Sánchez
Main contact user ID	User:SEO BirdLife
Contact organisation	SEO BirdLife
Contact organisation web site	http://www.seo.org
Partner organisations	SEO/BirdLife, farmers association
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The objectives of the proyect: 1) Recovery of natural habitats and biodiversity in a highly intensified landscape; and 2) Stablish sustainable agricultural practiques

Monitoring surveys and results

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First, farmers began to cultivate ecologic rice and decrease the use of chemical components. Some rice paddies were converted into wetlands with the introduction of Phragmites australis and other techniques works. Furthermore, Iris pseudacorus were installed in the shore of wetlands. So much vegetation recovered and new natural spaces were created.

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The function of aquatic birds and local vegetation in this environment is very important, they stablish a ecological balance and they can provide a beautiful place to visit. Furthermore, the installation of ecological rice has improved the enviromental flows.

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