SOILING
Innovative Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to restore ecosystems services of areas degraded by Picões large wildfire , Portugal
THE PROJECT
The Soiling Project is an initiative promoted by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), financed by EEA Grants Portugal and co-financed by the General Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action. Its main objective is the recovery of areas affected by fires, with a focus on improving soil health and water storage on the slopes that drain into the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Power Plant reservoir. Using low-cost, natural-based solutions and minimal impact application procedures, the project seeks to ensure the resilience of the hillside ecosystem in the context of future climate and associated extremes.
the team
Soiling has the collaboration of two partners: the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (UL) and MORE - Collaborative Mountain Research Laboratory. This diverse and experienced team brings a variety of perspectives and expertise to the project, ensuring a comprehensive and effective approach to addressing environmental challenges in the Northeast region of Portugal.
Activities to be performed
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Detailed survey of the land and definition of location standards for intervention plots
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Formulation, application and SbNs: compound, biochar based on olive pomace and biocrusts
Monitoring andfollow-upof processes in the field and in the reservoir
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Assessment of the effectiveness of interventions to improve the ecosystem services provided, including biophysical and economic metrics
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Dissemination plan
