Habitat Restoration

The restoration of affected habitats is essential to be able to reintroduce species

Through various restoration actions, we seek to reduce the impacts detected in the monitoring programs. These actions include identifying critical points that need to be restored, preparing the environment by removing waste, reforestation, and the reintroduction of native animals.

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Restoration of ponds for amphibians

The objective of this initiative is to use restoration techniques to create favorable habitats for amphibians, contributing to the conservation of fauna and flora in rural habitats of the Valencian Community.

To this end, degraded water points are identified, assessed, restored, and monitored, with a focus on physicochemical, sanitary, and epidemiological aspects.

In addition, the detection of environmental impacts is addressed, and corrective measures are proposed, along with actions to raise awareness among visitors to these natural environments. This line of action complements the monitoring of amphibian populations in the Valencian Community, working together to promote their survival.

Coordination with local agents, schools, volunteers, NGOs, and local associations is essential, and the program has already begun in the municipality of Sueras, in the Serra d’Espadà Natural Park, and in the Sierra Calderona.
Collection of ghost nets and abandoned fishing gear in the Valencian Community

This initiative focuses on addressing the persistent threat posed by abandoned fishing gear in the oceans and the Mediterranean Sea.

Ghost nets cause significant damage to marine ecosystems, especially corals and fish, covering extensive areas of walls and rock bottoms.

In addition, a study of biodiversity and accumulated microplastics is carried out to understand their impact.

Achieving these objectives not only allows us to restore the affected areas, but also to provide replicable protocols for future projects in other areas.
Restoration of Mediterranean seabeds with reintroduction of recovered corals

Habitat restoration in threatened areas is essential to preserve these coral populations.

The proposed line of action addresses the evaluation of the recovery status of viable colonies, the selection of the most optimal ones for reintroduction, and the verification of effective methodologies for fixation during reintroduction.

In addition, annual monitoring is planned to evaluate the growth, survival, abundance, and coverage of the reintroduced community. Collaboration with fishermen, divers, and other local actors is highlighted to organize joint actions, outreach events, and environmental education, highlighting the role of these groups in the preservation of the marine environment.