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Ecological Regeneration
Restoring Ecosystems, One Hectare at a Time
Traditional Dream Factory integrates modern ecological science with traditional stewardship practices to restore ecosystems, sequester carbon, and support biodiversity.
A Living Laboratory for Regeneration
TDF is not just a demonstration site—it's a replicable system showing how degraded farmland can be transformed into a thriving ecosystem. We embrace the understanding that humans can be a keystone species—not as exploiters, but as active participants in ecosystem restoration.
Our role is not to develop, to construct, or to divert nature in the name of progress… Rather, our role is to build a relationship with our ecosystems, learn what they need to flourish and actively tend them.— OASA Ecological Principles
Rewilding & Native Habitat
A minimum of 50% of all land maintained as wild or rewilded areas. We plant native species and allow natural processes to restore ecosystem integrity.
Water Retention
Capture and store rainfall through swales, ponds, and earthworks. Slow, spread, and sink water—restoring the hydrological cycle.
Soil Regeneration
Building soil health through composting, mulching, cover cropping, and minimizing disturbance. Healthy soils act like sponges.
Regenerative Agroforestry
Diverse crops with at least 5 species per 10m² and 20 per hectare. Syntropic systems with olives, fruits, nitrogen-fixing shrubs, and cover crops.
Fire Prevention Design
Strategic windbreaks with casuarina and poplar trees, fire-retardant prickly pear hedges, moist vegetation zones, and removal of flammable hazards like rockrose and high grasses.
Biodiversity Enhancement
Active support for native flora and fauna while controlling invasives. Removing eucalyptus saplings to give space for native oaks.
Open Forest Protocol: Verified Carbon
TDF achieved affirmed validation through the Open Forest Protocol—a blockchain-based MRV platform bringing transparency and accountability to forest restoration.
Reforestation Zone 1
Strawberry tree, Stone Pine, Cork Oak, Holm Oak, English Oak, European Ash, Retama, Cytisus, Pine
View on OFP AtlasFood Forest
Carob, Almonds, Apple, Fig, Mulberry, Elderberries, Pear, Pomegranate, Plum, Peach, Hazelnut, Persimmon, Olive, Walnut, Cork Oak
View on OFP AtlasCo-Benefits Beyond Carbon
Ecological
- Water cycle improvement
- Soil regeneration
- Biodiversity enhancement
Social
- Knowledge sharing & education
- Resilient community building
- Skill development programs
Governance
- Decentralized decision-making
- Open-source best practices
- Replicable DAO frameworks
Bird Species Observed
A 2025 field survey by volunteer bird observer Gunnar Rise identified over 40 bird species, reflecting rich edge habitats and mosaic land uses. The diversity includes raptors, insectivores, granivores, and nocturnal species.
eDNA Biodiversity Monitoring
In partnership with SimplexDNA, we use cutting-edge eDNA analysis to detect organisms present in water and soil samples. This method identifies species through genetic traces—from microscopic life to larger animals—without requiring direct observation.
Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis we can identify organisms that are present at a given place and time without direct observation... The resulting data makes biodiversity visible. From microbes to mammals.— SimplexDNA
Taxonomic Diversity
Species Detected with High Confidence
Iberian Water Frog
Pelophylax perezi — Class: Amphibia, Family: Ranidae
Native Iberian amphibian indicating healthy wetland habitat.
Iberian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles waltl — Class: Amphibia, Family: Salamandridae
Europe's largest newt species, endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.
Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis — Class: Actinopterygii, Family: Poeciliidae
Helps control mosquito larvae populations naturally.
Green Hydra
Hydra viridissima — Class: Hydrozoa, Family: Hydridae
Freshwater polyp with symbiotic algae, indicating clean water.
Diatom Algae
Nitzschia palea — Class: Bacillariophyceae
Single-celled algae forming the base of aquatic food webs.
Water Retention Landscapes
Given the semi-arid Mediterranean climate, we've implemented extensive water retention infrastructure to enhance drought resilience and groundwater recharge.
Annual water stored for dry season, enhancing drought resilience and groundwater recharge
By shifting to rainwater harvesting & increasing infiltration points (ponds, swales). Not exact science—but possibly our most important ecological contribution.
Science-Based Monitoring
We deploy cutting-edge monitoring systems to track ecological progress. Data feeds into open dashboards accessible to all members.
Environmental DNA
Identifying species in soil and water through genetic analysis
Satellite & Drone
Open-source satellite data and drone surveys monitoring vegetation
Sensor Networks
Soil moisture, temperature, and groundwater monitoring
Community Science
Local knowledge combined with scientific rigor
OASA Regenerative Principles
All OASA projects are bound by constitutional principles ensuring ecological health remains the North Star of all decisions.
Read the full OASA principles at oasa.earthSoil: Life-filled and Fertile
- • Maintain living plant cover year-round
- • Limit mechanical soil disturbance; use no-till
- • Prohibit synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
- • Return at least 30% of pruned biomass to soil
Water: Healthy Systems and Cycles
- • Capture rainfall through swales, ponds, terraces
- • Prioritise rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse
- • Treat greywater biologically for reuse
- • Protect and restore natural water bodies
Air: Clean and Restorative
- • Ban open burning of toxic materials
- • Encourage carbon sequestration through reforestation
- • Promote biochar production to lock carbon
Waste: A Non-Waste Mentality
- • Reduce waste; avoid single-use plastics
- • Upcycle materials creatively
- • Recover waste streams (compost, mulching, biogas)
- • Remove all hazardous materials
Rewilding and Biodiversity
- • Keep at least 50% of land as wild or rewilded
- • Plant diverse crops (min 5 species per 10m²)
- • Conserve existing forests and ancient trees
- • Remove invasive species; support native flora
Resources: Renewable and Sustainable
- • Use renewable energy where possible
- • Limit built structures to 5% of land
- • Choose local, natural materials
- • Emphasize plant-based diets; reduce food waste
Community: Equitable and Open
- • Voice based on Presence, Sweat, and participation
- • Transparent governance with clear accountability
- • Share knowledge and creations openly
- • Build strong relationships with local communities
Learn More About Our Land Practices
Explore our regenerative agriculture approach and access detailed impact data in our investor dataroom.