Steppes

we work for biodiversity conservation in soils, water and air

We work with over 60 farmers on more than 15,000 hectares to ensure their conservation.

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Spain is home to the last and most important populations of European steppe birds. We work with more than 60 farmers in more than 15.000 hectares to ensure their conservation 

Traditional dry-farming crops, especially cereal crops, have been over the centuries the place for steppe birds like the quail, the Little bustard or the Iberian sandgrouse. The changes in and intensification of traditional farming practices are some of the most important reasons for the decline of these species.  

We work to recover hedgerows, fallow lands and the cultivation of legumes, we promote a more efficient use of fertilizers and organic production together with the best farming practices that enable preserve biodiversity at soils, water and air. 

OUTSTANDING PROJECTS

We create alliances and promote innovation to ensure conservation and development

Sustainability is a shared responsibility and the conservation of our natural heritage involves finding benefits for all stakeholders living in side by side

La Mancha Steppes

We work to halt the decline of steppe bird populations in 4 Special Protection Areas included in the Natura 2000 network, Castilla-La Mancha.

8. Estepas de La Mancha

A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) gather objectives, indicators, and methods for monitoring and follow up actions to conserve and improve biodiversity in a specific area. We work with companies to design BAPs and to implement its measures.