Other conservation and biodiversity projects
Our environmental programs take action wherever nature needs answers: in fire-ravaged forests, threatened coastlines, changing urban environments, and areas affected by invasive species.
By joining forces with public authorities, experts, and the community, we drive solutions that bring native plants and wildlife back to life, helping build more resilient regions and a better future for all.
The projects
Doñana reforestation: Reborn after the fire
The devastating 2017 fire that burned more than 9,000 hectares of the Las Peñuelas pine forest in Moguer (Huelva) dealt Doñana a severe blow. An area that was home to one of Europe’s most valuable forest ecosystems was left badly damaged and vulnerable.
Since 2021, fundación Moeve has been working with the Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation on an ambitious ecological restoration project to bring this unique environment back to life. Our contribution includes a donation of 85,000 trees to restore 285 new hectares within the affected area.
Through this collective effort, we are moving toward the shared goal of planting 800,000 trees, using native species such as stone pine, cork oak, and wild olive, which are essential for stabilizing the soil, supporting biodiversity, and restoring the structure of the ecosystem.
Teide environmental restoration: Native plants to restore a natural icon
After the 2023 wildfires, we have been working closely with the Tenerife Island Council to speed up the ecological recovery of Teide National Park by renovating and modernizing the El Portillo native plant greenhouse.
To do this, we are introducing advanced technology, including heated beds, humidity and temperature sensors, waterproofing, and rainwater harvesting, to produce up to 140,000 native plants. This upgrade will make it easier to grow essential native species such as codeso, Canary cedar, Teide broom, summit rockrose, and the iconic Teide violet.
Palmetum de Santa Cruz: An urban biodiversity haven
We work closely with the Santa Cruz City Council to enhance the value of the Palmetum as a true nature sanctuary in the heart of the city.
The work includes designing vegetated islands in the artificial lakes and streams to help birds such as the common moorhen breed, adapting the banks to give herons, egrets, and night herons a quiet place to rest, and organizing family-friendly, inclusive visits. It is an initiative that brings nature closer to thousands of people so they can discover and enjoy this unique urban setting.
Renatura Monte de Las Mesas: Restoring a forest for the future
Through an initial planting of 450 native thermophilous forest plants, such as wild olive, Atlantic pistachio, Phoenician juniper, and dragon trees, we are driving the ecological restoration of this area, which is part of the Anaga Biosphere Reserve.
The project aims to create a green corridor that connects natural areas with the city, restores local vegetation, and increases the city’s climate resilience. It is a shared effort in which we work side by side with the Tenerife Island Council (Cabildo de Tenerife), the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, the University of La Laguna, students, and community volunteers.