Go Green - Sierra Espuña Reforestation

OVERVIEW

Explore the magnificent Sierra Espuña with a member of Association Bosqueo2, a group of conservationists dedicated to the reforestation of this now-protected natural park. Although it’s hard to imagine today, the pine-forested park was nearly devoid of trees in the late 19th century, as its natural resources were heavily exploited. That began to change in 1889, when Cartagena native and forest engineer Ricardo Codorníu spearheaded a replanting program that continues more than 100 years later. While touring this environmentally sensitive area with a member of the association, you will see firsthand how Sierra Espuña has been transformed into pristine parkland full of indigenous flora and fauna. If the weather conditions are conducive, you will plant a tree as part of the reforestation efforts. However, if it’s too dry for a newly planted tree to survive, you can opt for the association to plant one in your name later.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a once-deforested area that has been transformed into a pine-clad natural park.
• Learn about the forester that inspired the transformation in the late 19th century.
• Plant a tree to contribute to the park’s reforestation or sponsor a tree to be planted later.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.