During the 5th Iberian Congress of the Dehesa and the Montado, the crucial role that these ecosystems play in the fight against climate change was highlighted. The dehesa and the montado are not only habitats of great biodiversity, but also natural carbon sinks and climate regulators essential for mitigating the effects of climate change.
Challenges and Solutions for Addressing Climate Change in the Dehesa
? Soil Monitoring: A proposal was made to implement a system for the continuous monitoring of soil health and quality, in order to optimise agricultural and forestry practices and maximise carbon capture in these ecosystems.
? Improved Water Management: Efficient water use is crucial to tackling increasingly frequent droughts. The need to improve water management techniques in the dehesa was highlighted, favouring its conservation and sustainable use.
? Training in Resilient Practices: One of the main conclusions of the Congress was the need to train managers and farmers in practices that are resilient to climate change, such as agroecology and sustainable grazing, to strengthen the capacity of the dehesa to face future challenges.
A Call to Action to Protect the Dehesa
As the impacts of climate change accelerate, the dehesa is emerging as a key ecosystem for the adaptation to and mitigation of these effects. The proposed strategies seek to strengthen this agroforestry landscape and guarantee its long-term sustainability.
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