At the Siruela Communal Farm, a regeneration measure has been developed for an area of 1.5 hectares that combines areas for growing and sowing cereals with grazing areas, including a pond, its drainage system and natural rock accumulations. This fenced plot allows for the coordinated and protected implementation of multiple ecological restoration actions.
The project integrates hydraulic, soil and vegetation techniques with the aim of restoring the functionality of the pasture ecosystem. The combination of actions to promote water infiltration, stratified revegetation, the creation of microhabitats and the protection of sensitive areas makes it possible to reconcile traditional livestock farming with the conservation and improvement of biodiversity, laying the foundations for a more productive and resilient system in the long term.
Main actions
• Fencing: A 148 cm high single mesh fence has been installed, anchored with treated wooden posts every 5 m and reinforced with metal bracing every 50 m. The fence has a double gate for vehicles and, in some areas, gabion walls to prevent wildlife from passing through where the mesh does not reach the ground.
• Access to water: Drinking troughs for livestock have been installed a few metres from the pond, with a pumping system and level sensor to ensure water supply according to demand.
With this measure, the Siruela Communal Farm reinforces the sustainability of its grazing and cultivation system, combining production and conservation, and contributes to the ecological and functional resilience of the pastureland.
