The Island Corporation's Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting the naturalization project of the Saladar de Jandía, focusing on the rehabilitation and revegetation of the land. The initiative is progressing well, having already completed the removal of the old wastewater treatment plant, a crucial step in the operation.
This project, with an execution period of one year and an investment of nearly 250,000 euros, aims to restore 9,000 square meters of this Site of Scientific Interest located in the municipality of Pájara to its natural state. In addition to removing the treatment plant, phases for land rehabilitation have begun, including the recovery of its original elevation and geomorphology, as well as the comprehensive restoration of the area and its subsequent revegetation with native flora.
The insular president, Lola García, highlighted that this action underscores the commitment of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura to "the protection of our territory and landscape." García emphasized the importance of the Saladar de Jandía as "one of the most important wetlands in the Canary Islands and the only one in the Archipelago included in the international Ramsar convention."
For her part, the Minister of Tourism, Blue Economy, and Biosphere Reserve, Marlene Figueroa, pointed out the significant visual and landscape impact of the projects promoted by the Island Corporation. Figueroa stated that they are "undertaking actions throughout the territory to make our destination more sustainable and improve the quality of life for the people who live here."
Both Lola García and Marlene Figueroa highlighted the close coordination with the Pájara City Council to carry out this project. The initiative is funded by Next Generation EU funds, channeled through the Government of Spain and with the support of the Government of the Canary Islands.
