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Ronda begins cork extraction campaign with 490,000 kilos and 1,200 workdays

The Ronda City Council starts the cork extraction campaign with 490,000 kilos of production and 1,200 workdays in the Cortes de la Frontera mountains.

José Manuel OrtegaJosé Manuel Ortega· · 2 min read
AICork oak trunk with freshly extracted cork, knife and bark on the forest floor.
Cork oak trunk with freshly extracted cork, knife and bark on the forest floor.

The Ronda City Council has launched the annual cork extraction campaign in the Cortes de la Frontera mountains, with an expected production of nearly 490,000 kilos and around 1,200 workdays.

The municipal forests of Ronda, located in the Cortes de la Frontera area, within the Los Alcornocales Natural Park, are already in full swing for the cork extraction campaign. The Councillor for Forests, Juan Carlos González, has visited the areas of Las Majadas de Ronda and El Berrueco to oversee the start of the work.

The forecast for this campaign is to obtain 488,625.85 kilos of cork, equivalent to 10,622.30 Castilian quintals. This figure makes cork the main economic resource of the municipal forests, ahead of other uses such as livestock, pastures, or timber.

An economic engine for the region

The councillor highlighted that the campaign will generate around 1,200 workdays, a direct injection of employment in the Serranía de Ronda. This year's works have been awarded to the company Óscar Rodríguez Fernández, which will be responsible for executing the various lots into which the tender was divided.

The City Council recalls that during 2025 it obtained more than 600,000 euros from the sale of the extracted cork. This income not only benefits the municipal coffers but also allows for the maintenance and conservation of public forest heritage.

Improvements in forest paths

Alongside the campaign, the Junta de Andalucía, through the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, is carrying out improvement works on various paths in the area to repair the damage caused by the latest series of storms. These works will facilitate access to the extraction areas and improve mobility in the natural park.

For local residents, the cork extraction campaign represents a direct economic boost, with workdays distributed among local workers and businesses in the area. Furthermore, the conservation of the cork oaks ensures a renewable resource that will continue to generate wealth year after year.

The extracted cork will be mainly destined for the cork industry and other uses such as insulation or craftsmanship. The forecast is that the work will continue over the coming weeks, depending on weather conditions.

José Manuel Ortega

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Economía por la UMA y enamorado del boom tecnológico de la Costa del Sol. Madruga por los mercados, presume de Excel y sueña con una startup propia; escribe de economía, empresas y vivienda en Málaga.

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