The Mancomunitat of Taula del Sénia has positively assessed the start of the public consultation initiated by the Government of Catalonia. This consultation, preceding the drafting of a decree, aims to implement the Law for the protection, conservation, and enhancement of monumental olive trees and groves.
The manager of Taula del Sénia, Tere Adell, has confirmed that the Mancomunitat will make contributions during the process. The objective is to improve the preservation of these trees, which are a key element of the territory's landscape, agriculture, and identity.
The future decree will establish the criteria for creating and approving a catalog of protected specimens. It will also define the composition and functioning of a specific technical commission. This body will propose protection measures and promote intervention and conservation programs for both the trees and their surroundings.
The regulations will ensure that monumental olive trees remain in their rooted locations and maintain their agricultural function. Detailed information and protection criteria are available on the Generalitat's portal dedicated to monumental olive trees.
The public consultation is open on the Generalitat's Participa portal until October 2nd. It is specifically aimed at owners, heritage defense entities, town councils, and agricultural cooperatives.
Tere Adell also highlighted how the law's approval has contributed to revaluing oil produced from ancient olive trees. The commercialization of this product helps sustain the agricultural activity of protected specimens and generates economic returns for their owners, thus linking heritage conservation with the continuity of cultivation and the promotion of local products.
According to the Generalitat's census, Catalonia has 4,160 monumental olive trees and 31 monumental olive groves. The Montsià region concentrates the majority, with 3,509 trees and all cataloged olive groves.
