Case study:Bird reserve “El Clot” (Tarragona)
Project overview
Status | In progress |
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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 |
This is a parent project encompassing the following projects |
Project summary
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
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.
Lessons learnt
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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Other case studies in this subcatchment: Bird reserve “Riet Vell” (Tarragona), INTERREG MED WETNET – Management Plan for the Cañizar Lagoon (ARAGON)
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