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Salou Uses Flock of Sheep and Goats to Clear 47 Hectares of Forest

The silvopasture project, promoted by the Salou City Council, aims to reduce the risk of forest fires ecologically.

Generic image of a flock of sheep and goats grazing in a Mediterranean forest.
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Generic image of a flock of sheep and goats grazing in a Mediterranean forest.

The Salou City Council has launched an innovative silvopasture project that will use a flock of approximately 240 sheep and goats to clear 47 hectares of municipal forests over the next month, aiming to reduce the risk of forest fires.

This environmental initiative involves the introduction of around 200 Aran sheep and 40 Rasquera goats. These animals will progressively move across the forest area, naturally and sustainably clearing the undergrowth.
The animals will sleep in mobile enclosures that will be relocated according to grazing and clearing needs. The main goal is to remove dry vegetation and combustible material from the undergrowth, a key measure for fire prevention.
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"It is a sustainable and ecological way to maintain forests in good condition."

the city's mayor
Although this is a pilot project, the city council has expressed its intention to consolidate and maintain this initiative in the coming years, given its environmentally friendly approach and effectiveness in forest management.

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