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The work includes development of a pilot micro-irrigation in the area of greatest slope of the site, first used in the Region

The Director General of Planning and Housing, Antonio Navarro, accompanied by the Mayor of Cieza, Antonio Tamayo, today visited the north side of the Sierra de la Atalaya, where the Community has supported the reforestation of 12 hectares of land with native species.

"This project involves the upgrading of landscape in a unique natural environment in the region through the planting of 14,000 trees, a performance that has been funded by the Ministry of Public Works and Planning to 31,525 euros, 70 percent of the total cost performance, "said Antonio Navarro.

The work included the development of a pilot micro-irrigation in the area of greatest slope of the site, which was first used in the Region of Murcia, with the aim of ensuring the viability of reforestation and landscape and environmental recovery environment.

The project involved the installation of a water tank half buried in the top of the mountain, which distributes the liquid by gravity and to ensure a top area of over 10,000 square meters, ie the area equivalent to a field football.

The intervention has focused on the recruitment of those areas of the site of La Atalaya presenting further degradation.

This has been planted several native species have been executed Mediterranean and earth retention structures, thus slowing the process of soil loss.

Reforestation and improving the north side of the Sierra de La Atalaya has been subsidized by the Community within the program of local government aid for studies, project development and execution of works for improvement, awareness and appreciation landscapes of the Region of Murcia.

"It's back, in collaboration with the municipalities, the natural environment and landscape of the region, which form an essential part of historical and cultural heritage of society Murcia, so it should be managed and managed taking into account the enormous potential as elements generating quality of life and well-being, available to all citizens, "Antonio Navarro.

Source: CARM