Our philosophy

4 Returns - 3 Zones - 20 Years

The framework 4 Returns

The oil HABITAT EVOO was promoted by the association AlVelAl under the model of thes 4 returns of CommonLand, a framework for regenerative agriculture that demonstrates that ecology and economy can move forward together, creating real opportunities for a living, resilient and future-proof rural world. Each bottle of oil represents an effort to giving back to the earth more than it takespromoting a production model that is beneficial for the planet and for people. HABITAT EVOO is a brand that believes in the power of nature and the responsibility to care for it.

  • Natural Return From ECOLOGICAL FARMING we apply techniques that REGENERATE the SOIL, manage WATER in a RESPONSIBLE way and promote BIODIVERSITY, capturing CO2 and combating CLIMATE CHANGE.
  • Economic Return We balance ECONOMY and ECOLOGY with REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. From PRODUCER to CONSUMER, with short channels and FAIR PRICE to regenerate soil and landscape.
  • Return of Inspiration WE PROMOTE new PROJECTS with FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES and create COMMUNITY to promote SUSTAINABILITY in the territory.
  • Social Return WE PROMOTE FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS, mutual support and SOCIAL ACTIVITY to improve the QUALITY OF LIFE and WELFARE, combating RURAL DISPLACEMENT.

Our territory

Find out what we are up against

The territory in which we live is facing a serious problem of desertificationThe agricultural sector is therefore prioritising soil restoration, responsible consumption of natural resources and landscape restoration. The partnership AlVelAl has been pursuing this environmental goal for more than a decade. The goal is to expand this initiative, inspiring more farmers to adopt regenerative practices and strengthening its community of consumers committed to conscious eating.

EROSION

Loss of 20Tn/ha/year of soil.

DROUGHT

A 30% decrease in precipitation.

BIODIVERSITY

Descent of the 40%.

DEPOPULATION

Descent of 14%.

CLIMATE CHANGE

1.1°C temperature increase

*Approximate data for the last decade in the ALVeLAL Territory

3 zones

Production development

The 4 Returns framework that applies AlVelAl through its agricultural products is a model designed by the international organisation Commonland, which is applied in 3 areas: Natural, Agricultural, Economic.

This is the uncultivated area, where the integral ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION projects are developed.

An area in which a PRODUCTIVE AGRO-ECOSYSTEM is developed that integrates the production of HEALTHY FOODS in BALANCE with NATURE through regenerative agricultural techniques of soil and landscape.

Urban area where ESSENTIAL SERVICES are generated and VALUE ADDED agricultural products are PROCESSED and MARKETED.

A long-term vision

Within 20 years. A long-term vision is essential, as landscape restoration takes up to a generation.

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Sometimes I think about how we have killed the life force in our lands with pesticides and industrial agriculture, but also about that incredible movement of hope that represents the REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE fighting to bring back that life force because OUR LIVES depend on this.
Dr Casey Means.

Organic farming

Agriculture has the power to transform the landscape for better or worse. That is why we go one step further than organic farming, using soil and landscape regenerative agriculture techniques that generate benefits for our environment.
Here are some of the techniques you can find on our farms.

Biodiversity Enhancement

Windbreak hedges Vegetation islands and strips Crop diversification Beehives, ponds and insect hotels

Water Regulation

Infiltration ditches (Swales) Ponds Contour lines

CO2 capture

Ground cover

Reducing Erosion and Improving Soil Structure

Compost Mulching Green manures Incorporation of extensive livestock

International spirit

Our HABITAT AOVE oil is part, through AlVelAl, of an international network of large-scale landscape restoration initiatives with projects all over the world created by COMMONLAND

In addition, through the platform CROWDFARMINGThe brand connects directly with consumers across Europe who value responsible consumption, eliminating intermediaries and ensuring full traceability from farm to fork.

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