Objectives
Life Taxus aims to significantly improve the understanding and conservation of yew forests in Catalonia.
Conservation objectives
– Improve the ecological structure, resilience and functionality to increase maturity and heterogeneity.
– Free the yew from competition with other plants.
– Eradicate fungal diseases.
– Restore yew forests with the planting of yew seedlings and other typical plants.
– Favour the dispersal of the yew.
– Improve the strength of the fire system.
– Regulate the grazing of cattle.
Scientific objectives
– Yew solutions for structural changes.
– Understanding dispersal and seed predation.
– Biological response of yew, tree species and bioindicators to forestry activities
– Long-term monitoring: establishment of permanent plots.
Social objectives
– Promote the value of their heritage among the local population.
– Make the public aware of protecting and improving the environment.
– Encourage tourist attraction areas.
– Generate direct and indirect jobs.
