Vallacuera ravine. Removal of a dyke.
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Vallacuera ravine. Removal of a dyke.
Key features of the case study
The main objective of this project is to increase the quality of habitat in Community Interest Areas, with special attention to European mink (Mustela lutreola).
There are other secondary objectives: Creating new habitats for otter (Lutra lutra) and turtle (Emys orbicularis); quality improvement of habitats 92A0 (willow and black poplar plantation) and 92D0 (tamarisk plantation); spatial planning for cattle.
Site description
Measures selection
Success criteria
Ecological response
Hydromorphological response
Monitoring before and after implementation of the project
Socio-economic aspects
Project costs
The total costs of the entire project 138.840,25€
Contact person within the organization
Fernando Mendoza, e-mail
Gestión Ambiental Viveros y Repoblaciones de Navarra, S.A.
Padre Adoain, 219 bajo
31015 Pamplona - Navarra
Fax: (00 34) 948 38 23 91
Extra background information
References
http://www.life-gerve.com/eng/portal/index.asp
Related Measures
- Link flood reduction with ecological restoration
- Develop riparian forest
- Remove hard engineering structures that impede lateral connectivity
- Adjust land use to develop riparian vegetation
- Revegetate riparian zones
- Remove bank fixation
- Construct semi-natural/articificial wetlands or aquatic habitats
