Julia Jankowska Poland

Randufe's Bridge

The river Xallas is 65km long. It starts nearby and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in a waterfall. Along the river the geological richness is highly important because there are rocks from the Oceanic crust. There is also some proof that we were the first human settlements in Galicia.

Meadows

There are often meadows near the river because of the rich soil. The soil is very fertile.

Riparian vegetation

Riparian vegetation is the interface between land and a river.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is the most common tree. It is very dangerous because it can spread fire. It is an invasive species.

Foto

Oak trees are native species. Oak forests are a national treasure in Galicia.

Path to the mines and quarry

The path leads to the mines and quarry. Several mines are located in Santa Comba's municipality.

Watermill

The photo shows a very old watermill, which isn't in use anymore because the river changed its course. As you can see it was built in the middle of the meadow.

Pine trees

A pine tree is another common tree in Galicia, although it is a native species on the coast. It favours the growth of other native trees.

Corn fields

The corn fields are the one of the most common fields in Spain.

Good example of wetland

A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is inundated by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail.

Dam

A dam was built to carry water to a hydroelectric power station, another human impact in natura.

River Xallas

The river Xallas is 65km long. It starts nearby and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in a waterfall.

Large woody debris

Logs and branches from dead trees fallen into the river after storms or any other reasons. They must be kept like that because they protect the shores and can create new ecosystems naturally.

Hammocks

Restoration on the other side

Restoration on the other side of the river

Lichens

A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.

Spawn

Spawn is the eggs and sperm released or deposited into water by aquatic animals.

Ending

A Xesteira, the ending of the route.