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2. According to site conditions and degradation impacts, were the objectives appropriate and
well-chosen? |
Yes |
Explain briefly: |
Soil and water conservation are key factors for sustainable management in Eastern Algarve mountains |
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3. According to site conditions and degradation impacts, were the methods (site preparation, species selection, prior actions,...) appropiate and
well-chosen? |
Yes |
Explain briefly: |
Species are adequate to the site ecology and stand preparation methods promoted soil conservation and evolution |
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4. Do ecological health and integrity appear to be improved, enhanced? |
Yes |
Explain briefly: |
Previous tree cover was sparse and disperse, associated to the traditional subsistence agriculture |
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5. Does the general ecological trajectory appear dynamic? |
Yes |
Explain briefly: |
Both soil characteristics, as well as plant and landscape diversity are improving |
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6. Any signs of threshold crossings? |
No |
Explain briefly: |
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7. Consequences of the restoration project on the soil (physical properties, biological activities,
functions,...): |
Topsoil organic matter content was improved through literfall accumulation |
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8. Consequences on ecosystem structure,
including forest cover, horizontal layers, etc. : |
Landscape diversity was improved through the presence of closed forest patches |
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9. Consequences on ecosystem functions : productivity, dissemination, etc.
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Conditions for water infiltration into the soil were improved and functions related to soil organic matter content were positively affected |
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10. Actions needed and next monitoring actions to be considered. Please explain in your own words and indicate your recommendations, e.g.,
for |
a.- Research/Development: |
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b.- Demonstration, communication and education: |
Development of recreational potential |
c.- Public policy: |
Protection of the project area against excessive pressure from public utility infrastructures, such as new improved major roads and power lines |
d.- Other: |
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