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Els Ullals del Riu Verd(Benimodo)

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The site is characterised by the fact that it is a wetland area caused by the springs (ullals) of the River Verde, which are the discharge on the coastal plane of the Au Aquifer, which is located within the aquifer system of the Caroig massif, in the hydrogeological unit of the Plana de Valencia. The Río Verde is an autochthonous river of the Ribera Alta region, which after 11 km flows into the River Júcar, in the municipality of Alzira.

The source of the River Verde forms part of the coastal plain in which the Ribera Alta region is located.

The site is located between fields of citrus and other fruit trees and the proximity of the A7 motorway, which runs just a few metres from it, and the Massalavés industrial estate a little further on, is a determining factor. This is why, despite its small surface area and the strong entropisation of the immediate surroundings, this area is a stronghold in which the original appearance and many of the natural processes typical of a wetland have been preserved and an attempt has been made to recover them.

The landscape of the area is determined by its condition as a wetland, by the smoothness of the relief and the breadth of views (wide visibility), but also by the strong presence of the aforementioned anthropic elements.

The peculiarity with respect to the surrounding environment is determined by the presence of water which makes possible the existence of a characteristic vegetation which stands out from the monotony of the cultivated fields which predominate in the area.

In addition to the vegetation, the site as a whole also has some striking features, such as the old electricity transformation station (Casa de Máquinas), or some farmhouses in the vicinity which are reminiscent of the traditional landscape.

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