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

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Location: 40° 41' 1.37" N, 0° 42' 12.57" E
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Project overview

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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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Catchment and subcatchment

Catchment

River basin district cuenca del ebro
River basin cuenca del ebro

Subcatchment

River name ebro
Area category
Area (km2) 0.060.06 km² <br />6 ha <br />
Maximum altitude category
Maximum altitude (m) 0.40.4 m <br />4.0e-4 km <br />40 cm <br />
Dominant geology Continental crast
Ecoregion Northeast Spain and Southern France Mediterranean forests"Northeast Spain and Southern France Mediterranean forests" is not in the list (Iceland, Tundra, Borealic uplands, Fenno-Scandian Shield, Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland, Ibero-Macaronesian, Taiga, Central Plains, Baltic Province, ...) of allowed values for the "Ecoregion" property.
Dominant land cover Rice paddies, freshwater lagoon and salty lagoons
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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)


Site

Name El Clot
WFD water body codes
WFD (national) typology Coastal waters
WFD water body name Lowland, calcareous or mixed, very small-small
Pre-project morphology Rice paddies and wetlands
Reference morphology Rice paddies and wetlands
Desired post project morphology
Heavily modified water body No
National/international site designation EU - Special Protected Area
Local/regional site designations Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA)
Protected species present Yes
Invasive species present No
Species of interest Emberiza schoeniclus witherbyi, Plegadis falcinellus, Emberiza schoeniclus witherbyi, Iris pseudacorus, Ixobrychus minutus
Dominant hydrology Freshwater and brackish lagoons
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Project background

Reach length directly affected (m) 400400 m <br />0.4 km <br />40,000 cm <br />
Project started 1998/01/01
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Reasons for river restoration

Mitigation of a pressure
Hydromorphology
Biology Recover local vegetation, provide more habitats for local wildlife
Physico-chemical
Other reasons for the project Decrease the impact of intensive agriculture (rice paddies)


Measures

Structural measures
Bank/bed modifications
Floodplain / River corridor
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Non-structural measures
Management interventions Habitat improvement through water and vegetation management
Social measures (incl. engagement) Scientific bird banding workshops, activities performed by volunteers, environmental awareness
Other Advice of local farmers


Monitoring

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[[]] No No No No No

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http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-delta-del-ebro-clot/1645083/