Management Principles of the Arboretum

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Non-native invasive species are strictly excluded.

Únicas excepciones: 5 eucaliptus globulus “amnistiados” en una pequeña
parcela, dado que su extracción causaría daños mayores en otras
plantas vasculares; 10 mimosas existentes al inicio del proyecto
mantenidas en acuerdo con las normas definidas por la Xunta de
Galicia (plantación controlada).

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All species foreign to the Atlantic moderate biotope or similar are excluded.

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Both plants and seeds are exclusively European.

Priority is given to Galician nurseries, avoiding non-EU imports to ensure traceability and reduce pest risks.
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The use of insecticides, herbicides and toxic substances is be strictly avoided.

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Organic fertiliser

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Pruning work is restricted to the bare minimum.

Pruning is only allowed for sanitary actions. Pinching of certain species is accepted.
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We preserve traditional construction techniques and materials.

In particular: "dry stone", local "chantos", old slate, small water dams, etc.
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Trail signs and plant labelling is made with local materials (granite stone and Galician slate).

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Progressive decarbonisation of the Arboretum until we can achieve energy autonomy based on renewable resources.

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