Herdade Terra das Freiras & Grupo São Mateus – Innovating in biodiversity and living soils
As part of the European LIFE ScrubsNet project, we are working to restore biodiversity and soil health on two pilot farms in Monfurado (SAC), Portugal, …
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7 July – International Soil Conservation Day
7 July marks International Soil Conservation Day, a key date for remembering the critical importance of this natural resource in food production, climate regulation, biodiversity …
Shrub islands to improve biodiversity in Valcorchero: promising initial results
As part of the actions to improve the environment of the pastureland, 10 shrub islands have been created on the Valcorchero estate with the aim …
Valcorchero reinforces its boundaries with linear shrub infrastructure and natural regeneration
On the Valcorchero estate, an innovative initiative has been carried out that combines landscape restoration, biodiversity improvement and natural land demarcation. The project consisted of …
Special mention for the LIFE ScrubsNet project at the REDFORESTA Seminar on technologies for sustainable forest management
The European LIFE ScrubsNet project, coordinated by Innogestiona Ambiental, was mentioned as an example of agro-environmental innovation during the EXVER exhibition at the seminar ‘New …
LIFE ScrubsNet is committed to scrubland as a key ally in the regeneration of natural systems associated with sustainable livestock farming models
The European project LIFE ScrubsNet is working to promote the transformation of livestock landscape management in Extremadura and other Mediterranean regions through an innovative approach: …
Plasencia hosts the 4th Face-to-Face Meeting of the European SCRUBSNET project
Plasencia (Cáceres), 28 May 2025. On 27 and 28 May, the Plasencia University Centre hosted the fourth face-to-face meeting of the European consortium SCRUBSNET, a …
The protocol in action: natural regeneration in Monte Valcorchero
? Monte Valcorchero (Spain) The Monte Valcorchero pilot farm, part of the European LIFE ScrubsNet project, has become a benchmark for how livestock management can …
Can scrubland improve the profitability of farms?
Yes, and much more than you might imagine. For decades, scrubland has been seen as an obstacle to extensive livestock farming. However, thanks to new …
Well-managed grazing = balanced ecosystem
Proper management of extensive grazing can become a powerful tool for the regeneration of valuable ecosystems such as the dehesa and the montado. As opposed …