“Riverbank Forests” Project. Restoration plan of the Balearic Island elm groves.

Entity:

Government

Territory:

Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza

Amount granted:

95.000,00 €

Year of presentation:

2016

Description:

The main objectives of this project are to select and prepare a programme for planting native riverbank tree species in the Menut forest nursery, establish protection or enclosures in recovery areas in Xarxa Natura 2000 network spaces, plant new elm woods that are resistant to Dutch elm disease and, finally, monitor the growth and consolidation of the restored woodland.

Purpose:

Protect, preserve, modernise and restore the natural, rural, agricultural and marine environment.