Project team
The Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER-USC) is a joint university institute of the University of Santiago de Compostela, which is part of the Xunta de Galicia’s own resources. It will carry out the management of the entire project and the coordination of all partners, as well as the restoration work in the Special Conservation Areas (ZEC) of Northern Galicia and the follow-up activities in Galicia.
The Mariñas-Betanzos Rural Development Association (ADRMB) is a non-profit organization. Some of its functions include coordinating and developing environmental education activities in schools and interpretation centers throughout the region. It will also coordinate outreach, replication, and exchange activities.
The General Directorate of Natural Heritage (DXPN) is the regional body responsible for the natural heritage and biodiversity of Galicia. It will implement actions to improve the conservation status of the Special Areas of Conservation (ZEC) in western Galicia.
The Regional Government of Castile and León (JCYL) is the regional body responsible for environmental matters in Castile and León. It will carry out preparatory and monitoring actions in Castile and León.
The CESEFOR Foundation (CESEFOR) is a private forestry foundation linked to the Regional Government of Castile and León. It will carry out restoration work in the 9560* habitat.
The Galician Biological Mission (MBG-CSIC) aims to carry out scientific and technical research to improve agroforestry systems and implement habitat restoration projects for protected species. It will be responsible for carrying out habitat improvement actions for birds and establishing one-off payments to landowners.
The Ribadeo City Council (RIBADEO) is the governing and administrative body of the Ribadeo city council, with a priority focus on the conservation of local natural heritage. Given its powers in the field of expropriation, through this procedure it will acquire private land within Natura 2000 Network spaces, for its restoration as part of conservation efforts.
The Natural Heritage Foundation of Castile and León (FPNCYL) is a public body linked to the Regional Government of Castile and León, dedicated to the conservation of natural heritage. It will carry out conservation actions focused on priority habitats and species in Castile and León.
The Provincial Council of Álava (DFA) is a provincial public body with competences over habitats, species and areas of the Natura 2000 Network in the province of Álava. It will carry out conservation work in the Basque Special Areas of Conservation (ZEC).
The Environmental Management Public Society of Navarra (OREKAN-NIK) is a public company that depends on the Government of Navarre, which contributes to protecting and improving the environment, maintaining a high level of information and knowledge. He will carry out conservation work at ZEC Navarras
O Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) é unha institución pública de educación superior comprometida coa investigación aplicada na conservación do patrimonio natural e a biodiversidade como factor de relacións exteriores e desenvolvemento económico. Levará a cabo as actividades preparatorias, de restauración, de seguimento e de difusión nas localidades portuguesas cubertas polo proxecto..