Villanueva de Abajo B Reforestation Project spans 50.57 hectares located in the municipality of Congosto de Valdavia, in the province of Palencia (Castilla y León). Its primary goal is to restore a burned forest stand that lacks natural regeneration, ensuring the re-establishment of essential ecosystem services.
The Villanueva de Abajo B project aims to play a key role in soil protection and water regulation. The new forest stand minimises soil erosion, provides essential nutrients and contributes significantly to the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In addition, this forest stand provides shelter and food for wildlife, which in turn enhances the biodiversity and resilience of the local ecosystem.
One of the key species used in this project is Pinus nigra, which contributes to the conservation of the ‘Mediterranean pine forests of endemic Pinus nigra’, favouring a habitat of priority interest recognised for its ecological importance.
In summary, the Villanueva de Abajo B Reforestation Project is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the restoration of a forest mass devastated by fire. By planting Pinus nigra and other native conifers, the project not only restores ecosystem services, but also significantly improves the quality of life of the local population. This intervention is crucial for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation in the Castilla y León region.
