In the final stretch of the Ter, the river functions like a typical Mediterranean estuary where freshwater mixes with the sea water, providing variable conditions of salinity and nutrients.
The freshwater wetlands, created from the interaction of the rivers Ter and Daró as well as the affects of marine currents, are ecosystems which have great environmental value.
The Baix Ter wetlands are a system resulting from the interaction between the rivers Ter and Daró and the sea. The area is under a great deal of pressure as regards the number of tourists visiting the area and therefore several natural space recovery programmes, funded by the European Union's LIFE project, have been carried out.
Rice, with a long tradition in Torroella de Montgrí and in Pals, is compatible with the conservation of humid areas, and in spring the fields are large sheets of water.
The rice paddies serve as a pantry that nourishes countless birds who have a ready supply of creatures to feed on. Herons, egrets and various waders pass through throughout the year. The varieties of rice grown in Pals are noted for their fine quality.
Text: El Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter Natural Park Guide
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