A new push for forest restoration begins in Salamanca., where UrĂa MenĂ©ndez and Carbon2Nature, from the Iberdrola group, have launched The UrĂa Forest, an initiative aimed at restoring life to 90 hectares of the Sierra de Francia mountain range that were severely damaged by a fire. This ambitious project aims to become a model of sustainability and a driving force for climate action and the regeneration of local biodiversity.
The agreement was signed at Iberdrola's headquarters in Madrid. and represents the union of efforts between the legal and energy sectors. The main objective is Capture more than 77.000 tons of COâ‚‚ over the next 50 years, through the planting and monitoring of native trees and sustainable environmental management. The collaboration focuses on both decarbonization as well as the economic, social and environmental boost of the region.
Characteristics and objectives of the UrĂa Forest
This proposal integrates the ecological recovery of one of the most affected areas of Salamanca. Among the main actions, the following stand out: complete reforestation of the 90 hectares that burned more than 134.000 native specimens, such as pines, oaks, hawthorns, strawberry trees, and junipers. The planting was completed in the first quarter of 2025, and the project has been officially registered with the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge.
The UrĂa Forest transcends mere emissions offsetting. In addition to seeking carbon neutrality of the office before 2030, it introduces improvements in biodiversity, water management and local revitalizationThe area borders the Las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia Natural Park, home to highly valuable species such as the eagle owl, the peregrine falcon, and the mountain lizard, whose conservation is now a priority.
Social and environmental impact
One of the project's strengths is its multi-pronged approach.. It not only addresses carbon footprint reduction, but also creates jobs, supports local suppliers and workers, and provides technical expertise for long-term forest management. Restoring water regulation through forest restoration in highland areas helps reduce erosion and increase water infiltration into the soil, key benefits for the environment and agriculture.
The project It is based on environmental monitoring and verification systems that guarantee its effectivenessThe initiative, a pioneer in the Spanish legal field, combines internal firm efficiency measures with verifiable external actions aligned with both the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal. The sum of these factors makes The UrĂa Forest is an example of collaboration and innovation in the fight against climate change from sectors that were previously unfamiliar with reforestation.
An example of collaboration and innovation
The impetus of this forest underlines that Environmental protection can be articulated from any sector, even those traditionally distant from forest management, such as legal matters. Both UrĂa MenĂ©ndez and Carbon2Nature emphasize the value of joint action, capable of creating synergies between companies, local fabric and administrationThe UrĂa Forest is now the first reforestation and carbon offset project developed by a law firm in Spain.
Thanks to the collective work, the recovery of the 90 hectares devastated by the fire allows not only carbon fixation, but also restore biodiversity and provide new opportunities to the areaThe experience gained will serve as a model for future industry initiatives and will promote sustainability practices in other professional branches, fostering a shift in mentality that favors environmental stewardship.
The story of El Bosque UrĂa shows how the Collaboration between large companies, technical knowledge and social sensitivity can be translated into concrete results for nature and people, marking the beginning of a path towards climate neutrality and sustainable management of our forests.