They restore the old quarry of the Torre del Moro in Alcanar with an investment of 185,000 euros to recover the...
The restoration of the Torre del Moro quarry in Alcanar has involved an investment of 185,124 euros to recover a degraded natural space and protect species such as the Bonelli’s eagle and the peregrine falcon. This project is part of a broader strategy to rehabilitate abandoned mining areas in Montsià.
Many remember the quarry, active from the 1980s until recently, but its natural richness is now what draws all attention. The intervention combines safety with ecology, a real challenge that we now explain.
Environmental Restoration of the Quarry
What exactly has been done at Torre del Moro?
The intervention has recovered the degraded area of the eastern slope of Montsià, enhancing landscape integration and ecological connectivity. Terraces and stone cords have been created to soften slopes and prevent landslides, using soil from the same exploitation to maintain authenticity.
Why is the Recovery of this space important?
Recovering Torre del Moro not only avoids safety risks but also restores habitats for protected species and improves the natural capacity for carbon capture, helping to combat local climate change.
Impact on Biodiversity and the Territory
How does the Restoration affect local fauna?
Species such as the Bonelli’s eagle, pilgrim falcon, and blue rock thrush, all protected, directly benefit from the improvement and recovery of their natural habitat. The intervention has been conditioned by the presence of these animals to guarantee their protection.
What role does this area play in the Montsià environment?
The old quarry lies within a zone of geological interest, a value preserved by the restoration. This reinforces Montsià as a key space for biodiversity and natural environment conservation.
Project Context and Financing
What resources have been allocated to the Restoration?
The intervention has had an investment of 185,124.93 euros, combining Generalitat’s own funds with European Next Generation resources. This amount places the project within a significant range for actions of this kind in the region.
How does the Generalitat frame this project?
It is part of the 2022-2027 Extractive Activities Restoration Plan, an initiative to transform abandoned mining areas into natural spaces that provide landscape, environmental, and climatic value.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total investment | 185,124.93 euros |
| Funds | Generalitat and Next Generation |
| Location | Torre del Moro, Alcanar (Montsià) |
| Objective | Environmental recovery and safety |
| Protected species | Bonelli’s eagle, peregrine falcon, blue rock thrush |
| Plan | Extractive Activities Restoration 2022-2027 |
The restoration of Torre del Moro demonstrates how an abandoned industrial landscape can be transformed into a living and protected space. When you see these terraces and stone cords, you are not just looking at stones, but a commitment to Montsià's future. This action is a clear example that environmental recovery and safety can go hand in hand.
Article source: Editorial / Catalan News Agency
