As part of the LIFE ScrubsNet project, the Siruela Communal Estate has carried out plantations and created microhabitats, aimed at regenerating trees and promoting local wildlife.
Main actions
- Tree regeneration: 75 holm oak acorns (Quercus ilex) collected on the estate itself and encapsulated have been planted, strategically distributed within the fenced area to ensure their development and protection from livestock.
- Revegetation of the pond: 250 specimens have been planted in the first line and 250 in the second line, in addition to four ceramic pots with reeds inside the water surface to facilitate the natural colonisation of aquatic plants.
- Stone structures for pollinators: Around the pond, five stone piles have been built, each measuring approximately 1.5 × 1.5 m at the base and 0.5 m in height. Each structure was covered with surface substrate and 10 specimens were planted per structure (50 plants in total) using the same mixture used in the gabions, creating microhabitats for pollinators and small fauna.
These actions combine vegetation restoration with the creation of habitats for fauna, contributing to the biodiversity of the pastureland and promoting the ecological resilience of the ecosystem.
