Project Alcedo

Afforestation & Reforestation

Partnership with

Standards

First credit issuance

2025

Reforestation and Afforestation in Spain

Developed in partnership with Carbon2Nature, the Alcedo project tackles severe land degradation across 600 hectares at multiple sites in Zamora, Soria, and Palencia, Spain, through comprehensive afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable forest management. The project focuses on rehabilitating highly degraded soils through the afforestation of 60 hectares of previously barren land to create new forests and reverse soil erosion, and the sustainable management of 535 hectares of forest ecosystem, including the reforestation of 317 hectares and the gradual transformation of coniferous plantations into a mixed forest with broadleaf species of significant ecological value. The project creates diverse, resilient forest ecosystems while enhancing local biodiversity through state-of-the-art MRV, and initiatives such as new bird feeding areas or amphibian ponds.
Activities
  • Gradual conversion of coniferous monoculture plantations into mixed forests with native broadleaf species of high ecological value
  • Implementation of water management systems and wildfire risk reduction measures
  • Diversification of forest products including rockrose and mushrooms to support local economy
  • Planting of native, climate-resilient species mixed to enhance forest resistance to climate change
  • Impact & evolution
    600
    hectares
    233,000
    CO2e emissions sequestrated on 50y
    18
    species planted

    Sustainable Development Goals

    Implementation of water management systems improving watershed health and water quality
    Support for traditional rural value chains through diversified forest products including rockrose and mushrooms
    233,000 tons of CO2e removed over 50 years
    Enhanced biodiversity through mixed-species forests, bird feeding areas, and amphibian pond creation

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