{"id":17824,"date":"2024-06-26T08:10:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T06:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.es\/medidas-de-prevencion-de-incendios-en-la-roca-del-valles\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T18:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:14:28","slug":"fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire prevention measures in La Roca del Vall\u00e8s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_FIRE_PREVENTION_ESPECIALLY_IN_TIMES_OF_DROUGHT\" title=\"THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE PREVENTION ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF DROUGHT\">THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE PREVENTION ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF DROUGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#TREE_AND_VEGETATION_SELECTION_CRITERIA\" title=\"TREE AND VEGETATION SELECTION CRITERIA\">TREE AND VEGETATION SELECTION CRITERIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#TREE_FELLING_AND_PROCESSING\" title=\"TREE FELLING AND PROCESSING\">TREE FELLING AND PROCESSING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#CONTINUOUS_MAINTENANCE_AT_LA_ROCA_DEL_VALLES_2025_and_2026\" title=\"CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE AT LA ROCA DEL VALL\u00c8S (2025 and 2026)\">CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE AT LA ROCA DEL VALL\u00c8S (2025 and 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#EQUIPMENT_AND_MACHINERY\" title=\"EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY\">EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/fire-prevention-measures-roca-del-valles\/#ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_AND_ADDITIONAL_BENEFITS\" title=\"ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS\">ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of growing concern about drought and forest fires, Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s has been contracted by the La Roca del Vall\u00e8s City Council to carry out a fire prevention project. With a duration of three years (2024-2026), this project aims to reduce tree density and clear undergrowth in the outer protection strips of the municipality. Below, we will detail the key aspects of this project, including tree selection criteria, felling techniques and the wood stacking and extraction process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_FIRE_PREVENTION_ESPECIALLY_IN_TIMES_OF_DROUGHT\"><\/span><strong>THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE PREVENTION ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF DROUGHT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drought in Catalonia has reached worrying levels, affecting not only water resources but also increasing the risk of forest fires. Dry conditions and lack of rainfall make vegetation extremely flammable, creating an environment conducive to the rapid spread of fire. In this context, fire prevention becomes a priority for local councils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Roca del Vall\u00e8s is strongly committed to fire prevention due to its location, surrounded by extensive forest areas. The implementation of protection strips by reducing tree density and clearing undergrowth is a proven strategy to mitigate these risks. The strips act as natural firebreaks, preventing fires from spreading uncontrollably towards inhabited areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TREE_AND_VEGETATION_SELECTION_CRITERIA\"><\/span><strong>TREE AND VEGETATION SELECTION CRITERIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important aspects of the project is the careful selection of the trees that will be cut down and those that will be preserved. Selection criteria include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Coverage distribution:<\/strong> the canopy capacity fraction of the tree stratum must be less than 35%, ensuring a homogeneous distribution of the remaining trees and a minimum space of 6 meters between trunks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance between crowns:<\/strong> horizontal continuity between crowns will be avoided to reduce the spread of fire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Low-flammability species:<\/strong> species that are not highly flammable will be prioritized, maintaining those with a high water content in their tissues during the summer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TREE_FELLING_AND_PROCESSING\"><\/span><strong>TREE FELLING AND PROCESSING<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree felling will be carried out following strict regulations to ensure the safety and efficiency of the process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete delimbing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment of crowns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14304 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tala-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tala-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tala-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tala-700x428.png 700w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tala.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/367;\" \/><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other considerations of the works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The management of the extracted wood is another essential component of the project:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stacking:<\/strong> the wood will be stacked using hooks, clamps and forks, and will be extracted by tractor, skidder or forwarder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Extraction:<\/strong> the wood will be transported to loading docks strategically located at the foot of the roads. Any wood that cannot be used will be stacked at marked points and away from the remaining trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONTINUOUS_MAINTENANCE_AT_LA_ROCA_DEL_VALLES_2025_and_2026\"><\/span><strong>CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE AT LA ROCA DEL VALL\u00c8S (2025 and 2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the opening of the strips in 2024, the project includes a maintenance plan for the years 2025 and 2026. This plan ensures that the protection strips remain effective through the continuous removal of shoots and the pruning of remaining trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EQUIPMENT_AND_MACHINERY\"><\/span><strong>EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, Grupo TMA, has a team of highly qualified professionals specialized in various areas such as landscaping, engineering, biology and arboriculture. We have all the machinery and tools necessary to carry out these tasks, which are constantly renewed to ensure the efficiency and quality of the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_AND_ADDITIONAL_BENEFITS\"><\/span><strong>ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to fire prevention, this project has additional environmental benefits. Reducing tree density and properly managing the undergrowth can improve the overall health of the forest ecosystem. By removing sick or weak trees, the growth of stronger, healthier specimens is facilitated, which in turn improves biodiversity and the forest&#8217;s resistance to pests and diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing the undergrowth also contributes to reducing competition for resources such as water and nutrients, allowing the remaining plants to grow stronger. This can have positive effects on local fauna, providing a healthier and more diverse habitat for numerous species of animals and plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14308 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cortar-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cortar-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cortar-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cortar-700x428.png 700w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cortar.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/367;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fire prevention project is not only an urgent need to protect La Roca del Vall\u00e8s from potential forest disasters, but also represents a commitment to the safety and well-being of its inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire team at Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s feels the responsibility of contributing to preserving the natural environment and protecting the municipality from future fires because at a time when drought in Catalonia increases the risks, these measures are more necessary than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We take care of our clients and we take care of the environment.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>We are much more than comprehensive waste management.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you need efficient waste management or more information about the services we offer at TMA?<\/strong> Write to us at espaisverds@tma.es and we will be happy to provide you with a personalized proposal, fully adapted to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover our comprehensive <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/espais-verds-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardening<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tma-tecnologia-medio-ambiente\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TMA&#8217;s LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>. 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