 Main
theme of the Murcia Autonomous Region: sustainable
woodland management for biological diversity
in the Sierra Espuña Regional Park
and the protected zones in the centre of
the Murcia Autonomous Region; dynamic models
of local improvement and development of
publicly-owned natural areas
The project contributes to local management
of natural resources which is a priority
requirement of the Spanish National Forestry
Plan. The project also makes it possible
to test new experimental silviculture
on the pilot sites which is aimed at improving
the production and the state of health
of the forests and, also, at conserving
biodiversity and landscapes. Thanks to
these means and to the spreading of information
about such experimental undertakings,
it is hoped to promote a cultivated woodland
culture for city dwellers and sustainable
countryside tourism.
A variety of silvicultural actions will
be carried out in parallel with studies
of the contribution made by such silvicutural
activity to the stated management objectives
(which are mainly related to enhancing
biodiversity). Such studies will be used
to improve silvicultural practices and
will be made available to professionals:
Design of management models (silviculture
for biodiversity, for favouring fauna,
flora and hunting, for improving the landscape,
the economy and the prevention of wildfire
and predators, for improving recreational
areas…).
Monitoring of pilot plots and analysis
of the results.
Networks of outstanding woodland formations
(ancient or remarkable forests), updating
of the database.
Dissemination and exchange of results
with partners at regional, national and
international levels.
Adaptation and development of models.
Putting together a management guidelines
manual.
Training of local personnel.
Comparative economic study:
- Woodland management with/without
profitable uses and taking into account
non-woodland factors;
- Assessment of job creation;
- Assessment of the environmental
impact and the economic profitability
of the management conducted by public
authorities;
- Comparison of the cost of private
forest management in the protected
zones.
Establishing the basis for the sustainable
forestry certification of the Regional
Park.
Setting up of a Forestry Bureau for
Biodiversity in the Regional Park.
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