1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The rehabilitation of the Contraparada is the main goal, with the following additional objectives: (Reference 5)
- Environmental Conservation and Restoration of the water and the surrounding area;
- Traditional irrigation systems knowledge explanation.
- Landscape conditioning.
- Recognition of the history of Contraparada.
-Development of tourism in the area.
- Cleanliness of the area.
- Reforestation.
- Environmental Conservation and Restoration of the water and the surrounding area;
- Traditional irrigation systems knowledge explanation.
- Landscape conditioning.
- Recognition of the history of Contraparada.
-Development of tourism in the area.
- Cleanliness of the area.
- Reforestation.
Quantitative targets
Introduction of 17 new shrub and tree species;
Repopulation of 1 650 shrubs, 1380 trees of different species;
Installation of 18 nest boxes, one nesting platform, and 2 observatories of birds and fauna.
12 000 m2 of pedestrian paths made of wood;
12 picnic tables;
32 benches;
27 trash bins;
2 pedestrian bridges (ref 1).
Repopulation of 1 650 shrubs, 1380 trees of different species;
Installation of 18 nest boxes, one nesting platform, and 2 observatories of birds and fauna.
12 000 m2 of pedestrian paths made of wood;
12 picnic tables;
32 benches;
27 trash bins;
2 pedestrian bridges (ref 1).
Monitoring indicators defined
unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Implementation activities
For the environmental restoration cleaning, grass cutting, elimination of vegetation and then revegetation activities were carried out. The Peña hill was also recovered and replanted with shrubs and tress characteristic of the environment.
The traditional surrounding orchards were also rehabilitated with their irrigation networks.
An interpretation center was constructed on the hill to illustrate the history and function of the Contraparada. Moreover, two pedestrian bridges were built, one at the Aljufia section and the other where the ancient Puente de la Ovejas stood. (ref 2)
The traditional surrounding orchards were also rehabilitated with their irrigation networks.
An interpretation center was constructed on the hill to illustrate the history and function of the Contraparada. Moreover, two pedestrian bridges were built, one at the Aljufia section and the other where the ancient Puente de la Ovejas stood. (ref 2)
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The intervention has recovered this unique piece of infrastructure and heritage of the region, complementing its social and educational use by re-opening it to the public. The ecosystem of the river, which had practically disappeared, was recovered and strengthened and made compatible for visitors to come and see. (ref 1)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
The intervention is part of the larger plan to rehabilitate the Rio Segura which was being advanced by the Confederation of the Segura River and the City of Murcia, thus it is performed in the context of a larger project although these are not specifically mentioned. Thus, while being part of a larger project, elements from other interventions of the project may have influenced this particular intervention. (ref 1)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
unknown
