The aim of the MONTCLIMA project is to provide the best tools and replicate best practices in the fight against climate change and the management of natural risks in the SUDOE territories (Interreg V-B South-West Europe cooperation programme).
The project has developed and tested a strategy to strengthen resilience to natural and climate risks in the mountainous areas of the SUDOE territories. Its mission is to capitalise on the good results and best practices developed in the past in order to transfer their application to the whole of the Southwest European cooperation area.
In addition to the CTP, which is the lead partner, the other project partners are: CREAF, CESEFOR, NEIKER, CIM of Leiria, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), CEREMA, Office National des Forêts (ONF), the Institut D’estudis Andorrans – CENMA and FORESPIR.
Application of adaptive forest management in the Montnegre-Corredor natural park to reduce the vulnerability of the forest to fire risk.
This pilot test has been carried out in a Mediterranean holm oak forest in the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park (Catalonia, Spain) with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of the forest to fire risk. The experimental trial consisted of applying adaptive forest management measures in a Strategic Management Point (SMP) for the control of large forest fires.
Evaluation of the use of spontaneous cover crops to mitigate erosion risk in vineyards.
This pilot test has been carried out in a Mediterranean holm oak forest in the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park (Catalonia, Spain) with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of the forest to fire risk. The experimental trial consisted of applying adaptive forest management measures in a Strategic Management Point (SMP) for the control of large forest fires.
Evaluación del tipo de cultivos espontáneos de cobertura para mitigar el risgo de erosión en los viñedos
Soil is a finite and non-renewable natural resource that provides a number of key ecosystem or environmental services. Soil degradation is one of the greatest threats of the 21st century. Soil degradation processes have already affected 33% of the Earth’s land surface, leading to a significant reduction in soil quality and functionality. Among the soil degradation processes, water and wind erosion are the most important.
Implementation of adaptive forest management measures to limit fire risk in a forest with an important defence function against gravitational events (boulder falls).
In Andorra, the Pyrenean Country, forests occupy more than 40% of the territory and play a fundamental role in the prevention of risks such as landslides, snow avalanches or torrential lava flows. Therefore, the development of mitigation strategies is very important and can be carried out through the study and analysis of natural disasters, but also through the assessment of their impacts. In Andorra, as in many mountain territories, risk reduction strategies focus on a multi-risk approach to the actions to be implemented, since, for example, a forest for protection against falling blocks is also subject to the risk of fire.
Application of nature-based measures to limit the risk of erosion and floods in a protected mountain area.
This pilot action, also developed in Andorra, aims to mitigate the risk of flooding and torrential lava flows in the Madriu-Perrafita-Claror valley. The pilot area is located in the culminating zone of a UNESCO-protected site. This area is dominated by gullies and rocky outcrops with some patches of sparse vegetation. During heavy rainfall events, mudflows often affect populations directly and indirectly. In particular, this site has suffered numerous drinking water supply cuts, due to incidents caused by mudflows in the water treatment plant downstream.
Pilot case in the eastern Pyrenees: qualification of erosion phenomena following a fire
Forest fires are an increasingly important problem in the mountains of the Mediterranean region. Rainfall occurring shortly after a fire can cause significant damage in terms of runoff volume and transport of materials. In this MONTCLIMA pilot case, firstly, a study was carried out on the impact of fires on forest vegetation and its consequences on erosion and torrential hazards. Secondly, an initial assessment was made of the impact of a major fire that occurred in the municipality of Monze (Aude department) on 14 August 2019.
Pilot case in the eastern Pyrenees: qualification of erosion phenomena after an extreme storm
In January 2020, the eastern part of the Pyrenees mountain range was swept by the storm Gloria, which provided an opportunity to deepen our knowledge of erosion phenomena during torrential rains within the framework of MONTCLIMA. The ONF-RTM partner is monitoring a large number of sites in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. One of them is located in the catchment area of the Baillemarsanne torrent (tributary of the Têt river).
Territorial resilience to natural hazards in the mountain areas of the Valentin Valley, Western Pyrenees.
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