The restoration of scrubland as a strategy for carbon capture is one of the fundamental axes of the LIFE Scrubsnet project, which Innogestiona Ambiental coordinates. This innovative project seeks to recover and manage scrubland in the dehesas and montados in a sustainable way, improving its role as a carbon sink and its capacity to slow down desertification.
Scrubland, key in the fight against climate change
Scrubland plays an essential role in capturing carbon, storing it in biomass and soil. Its conservation not only contributes to the mitigation of climate change, but also helps to preserve biodiversity and improve the productivity of Mediterranean agroforestry systems.
📍 Main actions of the LIFE Scrubsnet project
🔹 A. Preparatory actions and planning: Development of management and action plans for the recovery of scrubland and its integration into the dehesa.
🔹 B. Land acquisition and compensation: Assessment and agreements to ensure the sustainability of the restored areas.
🔹 C. Conservation actions: Restoration of degraded areas, application of natural regeneration techniques and sustainable grazing management.
🔹 D. Impact monitoring: Continuous evaluation of the benefits of scrubland in carbon capture and its impact on biodiversity.
🔹 E. Awareness raising and dissemination: Dissemination of results and promotion of good practices among owners and managers of dehesas and montados.
🔹 F. Project management: Coordination and supervision of activities to ensure the effectiveness of the actions implemented.
Towards sustainable scrubland management
Innogestiona Ambiental‘s participation in LIFE Scrubsnet reinforces its commitment to ecosystem restoration and the fight against climate change. Through the recovery of scrubland, the soil’s capacity to absorb water is improved, biodiversity is strengthened and the function of the dehesa as a natural carbon sink is optimised.
We are working towards a more sustainable future, where scrubland conservation is key to slowing down climate change and guaranteeing the resilience of our ecosystems.
