Muniello ash landfill: Ecosystem restoration through native reforestation (Spain)

The Muniello landfill restoration project aims to rehabilitate degraded land by removing invasive eucalyptus species and restoring native vegetation adapted to local ecological conditions. The action addresses historical impacts on soil structure, habitat quality and landscape connectivity associated with landfill use and non-native plantations. 

In 2025, restoration actions focused on the initial phase of replanting, based on native species, as part of a progressive land rehabilitation plan. This phase is scheduled to be completed by December 2026. 

Additional restoration and enhancement measures, such as the creation of nature-based itineraries supporting cultural ecosystem services, may be defined in subsequent phases once ash extraction activities are completed and subject to approval by the competent environmental authority.