Finca Alía: Strong Growth and Excellent Survival Rates
We are happy to share some encouraging news from Finca Alía, one of Life Terra’s largest reforestation and carbon removal projects in Spain.
A recent field visit shows that the trees are thriving, with a survival rate of over 95%. This success is the result of excellent maintenance, including regular irrigation and replacement of losses. The photos speak for themselves, the young forest is healthy, vigorous, and growing steadily.
About the project
The Finca Alía project is located in Extremadura (Spain) on the lands of César Morcillo González. Together with Life Terra, more than 60,000 trees of 19 different native species have been planted across 38 hectares of previously deforested land.
This large-scale restoration effort has several goals:
Carbon removal: the project is Life Terra’s largest carbon sequestration initiative to date.
Biodiversity: planting a mix of native species strengthens the ecosystem and supports wildlife.
Soil regeneration: trees help restore degraded soils and improve water retention.
Habitat creation: the project contributes to better conditions for emblematic Iberian fauna, such as the endangered Iberian lynx.
Why it matters
Finca Alía represents a long-term investment in ecosystem resilience and rural development. By combining ecological restoration with sustainable land management, the project demonstrates how landowners and organisations can work together to fight climate change and restore biodiversity.
