Andalusian Grassland-Firebreak Areas Network (RAPCA)

Network focused on the use of livestock under controlled grazing regimes to eliminate plant fuel from firebreak areas and maintain infrastructure for forest fire prevention .

A technical team is responsible for the operation of this network, determining the most appropriate areas in coordination with INFOCA and selecting livestock farmers based on strict technical criteria, in order to subsequently evaluate their performance.

The benefits of RAPCA:

Preventive function

• It represents essential work to preserve our forests from fire, not only by maintaining firebreaks, but also by providing surveillance necessary for the presence of shepherds in the area.
• Reduces the accumulation of combustible material
• It plays a key role in preventive forestry in hard-to-reach areas.

Environmental improvements

• It increases biodiversity, contributes to seed dispersal, improves soil structure and reduces erosion and desertification.

Contribution to the rural environment

• The work of the pastor is recognized
• Contributes to sustainable rural development and the settlement of the rural population
• Promotes the use of native breeds and the production of quality products