RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ALPS AND PYRENEES

Estanyeres

It is situated in the SCI Aigüestortes in the strict protection area of Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. The excessive use by livestock concentrated in this point prevents the normal development of many plant species and degrades soil and water. In Estanyeres we are conducting a passive restoration strategy with livestock exclusion, followed by active restoration assisted by plant migration. Active restoration is attained by transplanting selected structural plant species from the local pool.

  • Target HCI:

7230: Alkaline fens