Forest Dynamization
Ecoregion in Tramuntana
In 2020, the Tramuntana Ecoregion project was launched as a pioneering initiative driven by Tramuntana XXI and the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture (SEAE). This project aims to transform the Serra de Tramuntana from a static postcard into a thriving, dynamic landscape by reconnecting residents with their land. The project encourages farmers, citizens, businesses, associations, and local administrations to collaborate on strategies for local product commercialization and sustainable land management.
The initiative began with a series of participatory meetings involving key stakeholders and civil society representatives from seven municipalities within the area under the Tramuntana Consortium. These discussions identified critical needs related to the management of forest and agricultural estates and led to the creation of a comprehensive action plan to address them. Over the past two years, more than 350 interviews have been conducted with forestry and agro-food sector representatives, resulting in the development of guides and catalogs to promote local products and services. The project has also launched a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of local products and sustainable forest management.
As the project enters its third year, it aims to expand its successful methodology to the Pla de Mallorca, broadening its impact across the region.
Leading Entity
Tramuntana XXI
Year
2023
Key Partnerns
APAEMA, SEAE, Consell de Mallorca, municipalities of the 7 participating towns, Associació de Productors Conream la Serra
State of the Project
First phase completed
Keywords
Local products, food sovereignty, agroecology, municipalism, circularity
Sustainable Development Goals
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The Challenge
The Serra de Tramuntana is facing an increasing disconnect between its inhabitants and the land, exacerbating the challenges of traditional agricultural and forestry management. This detachment has turned a once vibrant landscape into a seemingly static postcard, threatening the region's cultural and ecological wealth. The abandonment of agricultural estates due to management difficulties and lack of profitability, coupled with the looming threats of climate change, has made it essential to establish a governance system that helps to regenerate the land ensuring both food sovereignty and sustainable resource management.
The Solution
The Tramuntana Ecoregion project was built on a foundation of extensive stakeholder engagement, where participatory meetings across the Serra de Tramuntana identified the shared needs of the community. These discussions led to the development of a targeted action plan focused on revitalizing local agricultural and forestry practices.
To address the challenges of land management and product commercialization, the project conducted over 350 interviews with key representatives from the forestry and agro-food sectors. These efforts culminated in the creation of detailed guides and catalogs that provide visibility to local products and services, alongside the development of a web viewer that allows consumers to easily locate local producers and businesses offering local products.
The project also emphasized capacity building, offering targeted training sessions led by experts on topics such as financing, sustainable forest management, and transitioning to regenerative agricultural practices.
Key Initiatives
- Extensive Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted over 350 interviews and developed comprehensive guides and catalogs to promote local products and services, making them more accessible to consumers.
- Web Viewer Development: Launched a web platform that enables consumers to discover local producers and establishments easily.
- Coordination Meetings: Organized strategic meetings to enhance cooperation between producers, clients, and local administrations, fostering a collaborative ecosystem.
- Capacity Building: Provided specialized training sessions for landowners and farmers, focusing on sustainable practices, financial management, and the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Impact
- Strengthened Community Ties: Fostered greater cooperation among producers, clients, distributors, and authorities, leading to the establishment of the "Conream Sa Serra" local merchants' association.
- Professionalization of the Sector: Enhanced the knowledge and professionalization of the productive sector in the Serra de Tramuntana, equipping them to better manage their resources.
- Increased Visibility for Local Producers: Boosted the visibility of small producers and local businesses, helping them to compete more effectively against larger brands.
- Promotion of Local Product Consumption: Encouraged the consumption of local products, contributing to a reduced ecological footprint through strategic marketing and increased consumer awareness.
- Awareness on Sustainable Management: Elevated public awareness about sustainable land management practices and the importance of supporting local products.
Key Partners
- Tramuntana XXI: The driving force behind the project, providing leadership and vision.
- Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture (SEAE): A critical partner in guiding the participatory process and ensuring the project's agroecological focus.
- Association of Organic Agricultural Production of Mallorca (APAEMA): Vital in connecting local organic producers and facilitating their involvement.
- Consell de Mallorca: Provided essential funding for the first phase of the project, enabling its initial implementation.
- Associació de Productors “Conream la Serra”: One of the outcomes of the project's first phase was the creation of this association.
Future Outlook
With a solid foundation in place across the municipalities of the Serra de Tramuntana, the project now seeks additional funding to complete its final phase, which will expand the methodology and tools developed to the Pla de Mallorca and beyond.
Learn More
Discover more about our initiatives and the positive impact we're making in the Serra de Tramuntana by visiting our Practical Guide.
