Implants of sphagnum tufts on the drain ditches in Planalto dos Graminhais

After some study and preparation, it began during the first week of April the tests to implant sphagnum tufts on the drain ditches in Planalto dos Graminhais.

After the drain ditches construction and some adjustments on the water outflow, the team project responsible for the recovery of the peatbogs of Planalto dos Graminhais started testing some techniques to accelerate the peatbogs recovery in some of the most degraded areas. One way of foing this is by using the sphagnum tufts collected in the near areas and setting them in the intended place.

The purpose is that these implants help recover the peatbogs in the degraded areas, like in the old path.

 We hope to have more good news for you soon!

2011/2012 Progress Report available

Anually, the Sustainable Laurel Life Project team dedicates themselves to write the reports concerning the project interventions of which they’re responsible.

With these reports, that are sent to the Life+ Comission, we intend to show the work that has been developed and the results obtained on what concerns to each project’s action that are part of the Project!

From the work done in Planalto dos Graminhais, the number of endemic plants produced in the project’s greenhouse, the progress made on the preservation of the Laurel Forest in the different areas (Malhada and Labaçal), and even the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism application (CETS), that was submitted in January 2012; besides that, the project’s publicizing, the regional, national and international media coverage.

With this report you can get to know better the work done anually to preserve and recover the priority habitats in SPA Pico da Vara/Ribeira do Guilherme.

You may consult the 2011/2012 Progress Report HERE