Calpe Town Council and the Alicante Renace project have begun their collaboration with an ecological restoration day in which 200 trees were planted in the salt flats. The day, which took place last Saturday, aims to recover an area of 10,000 m² within this wetland, an ecosystem of great ecological, scenic and cultural value.
Two hundred volunteers took part in this initiative, planting species classified as priority protected, such as tetraclinis, as well as rosemary and carob trees, native plants that are essential for the recovery of degraded habitats. In addition, 1,000 seeds of Mediterranean mountain herbaceous plants were scattered, which are essential for improving vegetation cover, promoting soil retention and increasing biodiversity in an area where human pressure and climate significantly affect the ecological balance.
The project has received technical and logistical support from the Valencian Regional Government and the collaboration of Calpe Town Council, whose work in tasks such as irrigation with recycled water is key to ensuring the survival and establishment of the planted species.
Alicante Renace is an environmental project run by the Enamorados de Alicante Association that promotes ecological restoration and environmental education in degraded areas in the province. Through reforestation, workshops and conservation actions, it mobilises thousands of volunteers, companies and administrations to protect and restore local ecosystems.