Environmental Restoration Project at La Oliva Biological Station
The actions aim to restore native flora and reinforce infrastructure for the propagation of indigenous plant species.
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura continues the work of the terrestrial‑ecosystem restoration project carried out by the Ministry of the Environment at the La Oliva Biological Station.
Construction is already well advanced on several key facilities:
- Multi‑tunnel greenhouse – 3,224.50 m², designed to improve the acquisition and maintenance of plant species for propagation.
- Complementary building – 237.50 m², housing storage areas and substrate‑preparation zones.
- Germplasm bank – 2,626 m², serving as a repository for seeds and cuttings and as a showcase of the island’s flora, among other assets.
The terrestrial‑ecosystem recovery plan also includes reforestation work in Castillo de Lara (Betancuria).
“Protecting and restoring our ecosystems is an investment in the future of Fuerteventura. This project allows us to bring native flora back to life and safeguard the island’s biodiversity, turning the Biological Station into a benchmark for conservation and sustainability,” said Environment Minister Carlos Rodríguez.
The project is funded by Next Generation EU resources within the National Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), specifically under component 4, investment 3 of the Canary Islands’ Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy.
With these measures, officials expect to:
- Recover the native flora,
- Eradicate invasive toxic species,
- Increase overall biodiversity, and
- Create infrastructure that enables the production of native plant species.