Planting trees and irrigation to improve grassland in Alqueva region
Sustainable agroforestry and climate adaptation at Herdade da Coitadinha in the Alentejo region
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Detail description
Herdade da Coitadinha in Barrancos, Portugal, covers 1000 hectares within the Noudar Natural Park. Managed by EDIA, it integrates agroforestry, livestock, hunting, and eco-tourism. The project offsets environmental impacts from the Alqueva dam, completed in 2010. Current focus includes studying cork oak and holm oak resilience to climate change using drip irrigation. An almond grove enhances soil quality, biodiversity, and grazing areas. The farm raises local cattle and pigs seasonally. Funded by the European Union.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Portugal
- Authors
- CONSULAI
- Purpose
- Adopt innovative practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning, Manage risks and enhance resilience
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- Portuguese
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords