Restoration of the Dehesa in Noudar Nature Park

Summary

Description

  • Pilot site location:
    Herdade da Coitadinha / Noudar Nature Park
  • Description of planned actions:
    Restoration of a holm oak woodland plot in a state of decline.
  • Soil fertilisation using natural phosphates;
  • Planting of 500 holm oak trees with the application of mycorrhizae, protective tubes and Cactus tree guards;
  • Installation of 25 traps specifically designed for platypus;
  • Summer irrigation during the first 3 years (once per week).
  • Expected results or applications:
  • Recovery of the declining holm oak woodland area. A process that can be replicated in other plots.