Spain & Portugal
- CANSECO, LEÓN
- CASTILLA Y LEÓN, SPAIN
- 2022
Why Plant Here?
Spain and Portugal stand out as two of the most biodiverse countries in Europe and the world, boasting unique geographical features contributing to their exceptional status. These regions are home to a diverse array of wildlife, including iconic species such as the brown bear, the Iberian lynx, and various noteworthy bird species. However, there are several problems to face, and they endanger these unique fauna and flora, such as soil degradation, recurrent forest fires, land abandonment, and droughts.
For this reason, since 2018, we have been restoring nature in the Iberian Peninsula with an innovative, nature-focused, and high-quality approach. By creating resilient ecosystems and healthy forests, using innovative techniques of native tree planting and species mixing, we boost the ecosystem benefits of the area and regenerate the soil.
This effort is not only a response to biodiversity loss, but also a vision to help the rural communities. We support local people through skilled employment, environmental education activities or generating ecosystem benefits for them.
HECTARES OF LAND RESTORED
3.500k
TREES PLANTED
3.3m
TONNES OF CO2 TO BE SEQUESTERED
130k
+56
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN IBERIA
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Iberia Projects
Reverting Rural Abandonment in Aragón, Spain
Rural abandonment often occurs after an area of land has been used for agricultural purposes repeate...Rural abandonment often occurs after an area of land has been used for agricultural purposes repeatedly. If the land is farmed without rest, it can cause the depletion of soil nutrients, making it har...
Post-Wildfire Land Restoration in Spain
Wildfires, characterized by their rapid spread and immense destructiveness, lead to extensive land d...Wildfires, characterized by their rapid spread and immense destructiveness, lead to extensive land degradation, often stripping landscapes of their biodiversity and ecological balance.
Benefits Beyond Carbon
Improving soil, preventing erosion and droughts
By planting native mixed-species forests in Spain and Portugal, we're restoring soil health, reducing erosion & boosting ecosystem resilience against drought, a fundamental problem for the whole Peninsula.
Building resilient ecosystems and supporting native fauna and flora
We plant climate-resilient forests across the Iberian Peninsula to restore native habitats – from small endangered fauna such as amphibians and bats to iconic species like the brown bear.
Benefiting the rural and local community
In Iberia, we involve local communities from the start – through field visits, education, and local jobs – to build lasting ownership of forests and their future benefits.
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