ALVelAl
AlVelAl is a territorial association based in Chirivel, Almería, working across the Altiplano de Granada, Los Vélez, Alto Almanzora, the Northwest of Murcia, and Guadix. It brings together people, companies, and entities committed to restoring the landscape and advancing regenerative agriculture in a region shaped by drought, degraded soils, rural depopulation, and limited economic opportunity. Its mission is to support the sustainable development of the territory environmentally, socially, and economically through ecosystem restoration, regenerative farming, and entrepreneurship with restorative impact. AlVelAl positions itself as a holistic, long-term initiative inspired by the 4 Returns philosophy, aiming to strengthen local livelihoods while improving soil, water, biodiversity, and the resilience of rural communities. Core Values Regeneration : The organization focuses on restoring soil, water, biodiversity, and landscapes rather than simply reducing harm, with regeneration at the center of its work. Territorial resilience : AlVelAl seeks a prosperous, revitalized rural territory where nature and the economy advance together and where communities can remain viable over time. Collaboration : Its model depends on cooperation among farmers, companies, public bodies, foundations, and local communities to create shared impact. Knowledge sharing : The association emphasizes open, practical transfer of know-how through training, experimentation, and technical support. Local value creation : It promotes keeping added value in the territory through transformation, commercialization, and business models that generate local employment. Unique Aspects 4 Returns framework : AlVelAl explicitly organizes its strategy around the 4 Returns philosophy, linking natural, economic, social, and inspirational outcomes. Broad territorial scope : The association works across several linked comarcas in southeastern Spain, creating a cross-municipal restoration and rural development network. Ecoregenerative certification : It offers the Certificación Ecoregenerativa, which recognizes ecological farms that improve soil, water, and biodiversity through regenerative management. Shared machinery and common production infrastructure : AlVelAl has created a shared machinery bank and a common production center to lower barriers for members implementing regenerative and value-added projects. International ecosystem connections : The association says it is part of a wider international landscape-restoration network linked to Commonland and related initiatives.