Aragon. Restauration of riparian zone. Stage I and II
Aragon. Restauration of riparian zone. Stage I and II
Key features of the case study
The Soto of El Estajado is downstream Caparroso town. The work area was located on the left Aragon River bank.
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; restore the natural riparian vegetation in Aragon River.
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 152.948,34€ (Phase I 82.260,25€ and Phase II 70.688,09€)
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
The project was presented by the “Environmental Management for Reintroduction and Repopulation in Navarre” in cooperation with the Government of Navarre’s Environment, Land and Housing Department.
Company’s web page: http://www.gavrn.com
GERVE-LIFE project: http://www.life-gerve.com
INTERREG GIRE project: http://www.interreg-gire.eu
Government of Navarra: http://www.navarra.es
References
http://www.life-gerve.com/eng/portal/index.asp
Related Measures
- Develop riparian forest
- Adjust land use to develop riparian vegetation
- Revegetate riparian zones
- Construct semi-natural/articificial wetlands or aquatic habitats