Monotropa, based in or near Barcelona, Spain, is an organization focused on the intersection of ecology, land stewardship, and land art. It was founded in 2017 and describes itself as an “eco-social” initiative, with activities rooted in the environments of rural Catalonia. While no specific staff numbers are provided, the core team and collaborators are introduced with detailed backgrounds on the website, indicating a small, multidisciplinary collective.
The organisation’s projects reflect a commitment to experimental artistic practice and participatory ecological engagement. One current example is the “Boscos de Transició” (Transitional Forests) project, which combines artistic research, educational activities, and forest management. The focus is on regeneration and biodiversity in post-industrial and rural landscapes, often working alongside local communities and forestry experts. Monotropa also hosts field-based workshops, knowledge-sharing events, and art installations. These activities take place in forest plots managed directly by the group, notably in the region around Sant Llorenç Savall.
Another major ongoing effort is their “Art, Ecology and Transitional Territories” series, which explores how artistic processes can provoke reflection and transformation of degraded environments. Monotropa operates through alliances with artists, architects, scientists, and local residents, and has received public institutional support for its activities.
The organization’s scope is defined by a blend of practice-based research, landscape restoration, and art-driven dialogue about land use and ecological futures in Catalonia. Their work is site-specific and typically unfolds in forested rural areas within an hour’s drive from Barcelona. All factual details are drawn from Monotropa’s own published materials.