Invasive species eradication in Barranco del Poyo

Hydrological rehabilitation and ecological restoration in Barranco del Poyo, the main tributary of the Albufera Natural Park in Valencia. The project focuses on eradicating Arundo donax (giant reed), an invasive species that consumes excessive water and degrades local habitats. Since 2018, efforts have included removing the species, reducing evapotranspiration-induced water loss, and restoring natural river flow. In 2023, maintenance work continued with mechanical and manual removal of reed shoots across 7.26 hectares, followed by native species reforestation and waste cleanup.