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Restoration of mires in the Pyrenees: stopping the invasion of trees
The subalpine mires of the Pyrenees are wet ecosystems characterized by the accumulation of decomposing organic matter. Currently, around 27% of the mires in the Central Pyrenees host adult pines, compared to 11% in the mid-20th century. The invasion of trees and the densification of these populations endanger the health and functionality of these ecosystems.…
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Mires restoration in protected areas of the Pyrenees and the Alps
Within the framework of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, coordinated by the Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), different types of actions are carried out to restore mires ecosystems in protected areas of the Pyrenees and the Alps. In Alpine-type mountains, because the physiography is very complex and abrupt, these semi-aquatic ecosystems occupy very…
