The Padul peat bogs is one of the few wetlands found in the province of Granada. On the one hand, we would like to investigate the reasons why it exists in this area, as well as the most representative species that can be found there. On the other hand, we would like to find out how it has evolved in recent years, as the lack of rainfall has endangered it. Therefore, we will look for data on its evolution in recent years to check whether it is at risk due to climate change, as we fear. Once the answer to our question is finalised and obtained, we will try to find solutions and suggestions for improvement in order to ensure that this ecosystem continues in the best possible conditions.

Method:

As we intend to study how the ecosystem has evolved over the last few years, we will try to collect data on rainfall, temperature, etc.

• We will be using EO Browser data to see the evolution of the water surface of the wetland, and the state of the vegetation cover, as well as to detect thermal data of the water and see if there is any process of eutrophication.

• We will try to investigate if the fauna and flora has been altered, in recent years, we have seen that it is visited by waterfowl, and we will try to see if somehow there have been changes in the migrations.

• We also intend to investigate whether there may be other actions that have altered its state. In recent years a motorway has been built nearby, as well as quarries, and it is an agricultural area, so it is possible that there is some kind of contamination from this activity.

• We intend to visit the area to investigate its condition and interview the professionals in charge, as it is a protected wetland. 

• Depending on the data we obtain from these sources, we will consider the possibility of studying any factors that may be decisive to analyze its status.