Soil Conservation in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Objective:
To stabilize soils on steep slopes, mitigate erosion, improve water retention, and promote natural vegetation regeneration.
Methodology:
The project follows a structured approach for identifying, planning, and executing soil conservation efforts. Key activities include:
1. Selection of Areas to Intervene: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping, and field validation to identify critical intervention areas.
2. Work Plan: Developing a plan that includes organization, resources, timeline, and monitoring mechanisms for the selected areas.
3. Implementation of Soil Conservation Efforts:
• Stone barriers: Installed to retain soil and reduce runoff speed.
• Dead vegetation barriers: Formed to protect soil and promote natural regeneration.
• Geo-bag barriers: Filled with soil to prevent erosion and enhance water filtration.
4. Training: Theoretical and practical training for staff involved in the interventions.
5. Monitoring and Supervision: Continuous tracking using logs and fixed photographic stations.
6. Cartography Generation: Using georeferencing tools for area mapping and monitoring.
Project highlights:
Total Intervention Area: 771 hectares in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, across key sites, using:
•Stone Barriers: 149,000 linear meters.
•Dead Vegetation Barriers: : 220,000 linear meters.
•Geo-bag Barriers: 10,000 linear meters.
•Stone Dams: 290 cubic meters.
•Perimeter Fencing: 7,600 linear meters.
Users: This project supports the recovery of degraded areas by enhancing soil and water retention, promoting natural vegetation regeneration, and mitigating the adverse effects of erosion, such as the loss of fertile soil and increased surface runoff.
Authors and Collaborators:
• Authors: FAMM
Objective:
To stabilize soils on steep slopes, mitigate erosion, improve water retention, and promote natural vegetation regeneration.
Methodology:
The project follows a structured approach for identifying, planning, and executing soil conservation efforts. Key activities include:
1. Selection of Areas to Intervene: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping, and field validation to identify critical intervention areas.
2. Work Plan: Developing a plan that includes organization, resources, timeline, and monitoring mechanisms for the selected areas.
3. Implementation of Soil Conservation Efforts:
• Stone barriers: Installed to retain soil and reduce runoff speed.
• Dead vegetation barriers: Formed to protect soil and promote natural regeneration.
• Geo-bag barriers: Filled with soil to prevent erosion and enhance water filtration.
4. Training: Theoretical and practical training for staff involved in the interventions.
5. Monitoring and Supervision: Continuous tracking using logs and fixed photographic stations.
6. Cartography Generation: Using georeferencing tools for area mapping and monitoring.
Project highlights:
Total Intervention Area: 771 hectares in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, across key sites, using:
•Stone Barriers: 149,000 linear meters.
•Dead Vegetation Barriers: : 220,000 linear meters.
•Geo-bag Barriers: 10,000 linear meters.
•Stone Dams: 290 cubic meters.
•Perimeter Fencing: 7,600 linear meters.
Users: This project supports the recovery of degraded areas by enhancing soil and water retention, promoting natural vegetation regeneration, and mitigating the adverse effects of erosion, such as the loss of fertile soil and increased surface runoff.
Authors and Collaborators:
• Authors: FAMM
