Fire prevention and improved biodiversity

Some of the thirty measures have already been completed, including two fire prevention plans. Improvements have been made to fire prevention facilities, while the map delimiting the fire protection strips in the area has also been updated. This means that buildings in contact with woodlands have been located, cleaning tasks planned and the obligations of owners defined.

Every year, machinery is used to clean 160.7 hectares of woodlands around urban areas, along with a further 106 hectares every two years. The intention this year is to continue with controlled grazing to clear vegetation on the ground and to promote the work of local farmers.

Work has also been completed to condition the space around the Finestrelles viewing area, in Les Corts, to cut vehicle access to the Arrabassada viewing area and change the fencing at the Parc del Laberint d’Horta to stop wild board getting in.

Renovation of 18 springs

With a budget of nearly 1.2 million euros from Next Generation funding, work will be carried out to renovate these springs, recondition their surroundings and consolidate their water systems. The following springs will be renovated:

Sarrià – Sant Gervasi

• Font del Mas Gumbau
• Font de Santa Creu
• Font Can Castellví
• Font Rosita
• Font de la Budellera
• Font Maduixera
• Font de Santa Bàrbara
• Font de Can Calopa
• Font de Sant Tomàs
• Fonts del Funicular

Horta-Guinardó

• Font de Can Llong (La Manya)
• Font de la Marquesa
• Font de la Llet
• Font de Sant Cebrià
• Font i mines del Laberint d’Horta

Nou Barris

• Font de Canyelles Vella
• Font de Santa Eulàlia
• Font de L’Alba

Other work planned includes the installation of new information points around the headquarters of the Collserola Natural Park Consortium and at Pla dels Maduixers, plus digital information panels at access points to the park.