Flood protection with pines

Ecological flood protection?
The mountains of Malaga, located right at the 5kilometres behind Málaga capital, also called "Nature Park Montes de Malaga" mainly consist of pines, which protects the ground forest against heavy rain or Sun. But their presence can cause major damage to the rain could cause flooding and damage the Malaga capital or other villages. The reason for the prevention of floods is that they reduce soil erosion by a factor of 107 in comparison with the bare ground.

How will housing reduce soil erosion?
Some rain water left on trees and is evaporated directly into the air
Trees reduce raindrop impact, softer, less rainfall erosion
Roots absorb rain water from the soil and make the Earth a hairdryer and able to store more water.

Another ecological benefit of pines are: carbon storage.
Due to increasing carbon dioxide emissions in the world is changing the climate. Forest ecosystems can store large amounts of carbon dioxide, carbon, soil organic matter, in necromass and living biomass.

Fauna

"Montes de Málaga houses a large number of animal species, they have counted the existence of more than 151 species of vertebrates and also al arger number of invertebrates.
By far the largest group of vertebrates are birds, counted almost 100 species such as hawks, eagles and owls soaring.
Mammals are presented also in the nature park with over 30 species such as badgers, weasels, foxes.
At least 8 species of amphibians such as frogs, about 19 species of reptiles including the Chameleon a bill of exchange offices is in serious danger of extinction, Rosa Geckos and lizards.

Visit the mountains of Malaga

Nature park "Montes de málaga" is easily accessible and close to the coast and mountain towns. The area is 4995ha and includes the towns of Casabermeja, Colmenar and Malaga. Nature park is regarded as a green lung of Málaga and the perfect place for hiking or to rest and relax in its recreation areas.
During the winter and spring during rainy periods of the year is the waterfall to see for example Picapedrosos. A good track "torrijos ' leads you along the water stream where you can still find remnants of structures which support this wine-producing region. In these buildings used for treading the grapes, and you will also see the remains of olive mills and bread ovens
You can enjoy fantastic views over Malaga capital, and other mountain ranges in the province from the nature park.

How to get to the mountains of Malaga?

You can either go by car (car rental), bus or organized and private excursions. If you would choose to go to Malaga book a private tour, you can ask for prices and availability of http://www.malagaairport-transfers.com/excursiones.htm

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