8 07
Pilot section of the Congost river (Conca del Besòs in Granollers)
A first stage of work has begun to recover the alder groves in Granollers.
8 07
Installation of nest boxes for bats in the river bank forest
We have started to hang nest boxes for bats in the river bank forest of Ter and Cànoves stream.
8 07
Monitoring the environmental status and biodiversity
An ecological monitoring begins, where flora, vegetation, land and river habitat samples are being taken in order to compare the conservation and restoration actions effect on the bioindicators and the structure and functionality of the habitat.
8 07
Project website
The first version of the website and the email adress of the project has started up.
8 07
Expert committee meeting
Second meeting of the project, first meeting with the project monitor and presentation of the project in front of Consell Assessor d’Experts (CAE)
8 07
Habitat improvement in highly hydrologically-regulated river sections
The Life Alnus works in order to introduce ecological flows in two hydro-electric plants, so that the water availability improves in dry periods.
8 07
Alder grove restoration action plan
Statistical models that will allow decision-making for conservation actions to be optimised are being finalised. These models are based on an innovative multifactorial modelling methodology (systematic planning), led by Dr Virgilio Hermoso’s team (CTFC). These models select the most optimal responses to previously posed questions, such as where is the eradication of invasive species, habitat […]
8 07
Increasing the legal protection of alder groves
Creation of a work group in order to reach a legal improvement of alder groves.
8 07
Escrow agreements with private properties with alder groves
The Life Alnus project includes signed or ongoing agreements with private owners on the Ter river for the conservation of alder groves and their biodiversity.
8 07
Restoration of the river habitat in Granollers
Beginning of the alder groves habitat restoration actions, in the pilot section of the Congost river, in Granollers.
