Reforestation action in Serra da Estrela (Portugal)

Reforestation action in Serra da Estrela (Portugal)

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park was the first to be created in Portugal and contains the largest protected area in the Country, with about 101,000 hectares. Its rugged topography with crags, rocks and imposing cliffs culminates in the highest point in mainland...
Reforestation Action in Portugal!

Reforestation Action in Portugal!

A reforestation action will take place in Manteigas, a region in Serrada Estrela (Portugal), on the 12th of January. The action results from a program to reduce and offset the carbonemissions caused by the “IX International Conference on Forest FireResearch” occurred...
Decision Support System for Forest Managers finally available

Decision Support System for Forest Managers finally available

C.A.F.E. (Carbon, Aqua, Fire & Eco-resilience) is a Multi-Objective Decision Support System (MODSS) for forest management that stems from the Life Resilient Forest project program that promotes a forest management approach at the watershed scale that improves...
A step forward in Forest policy – Policy Paper available

A step forward in Forest policy – Policy Paper available

On the 31st of May, representatives from eight LIFE projects gathered in Brussels to present the result of two months of work, preceded by years of project experiences. The event was attended in presence and from remote by EU Commission officers and representatives of...
The state of Mediterranean forests: How can we improve?

The state of Mediterranean forests: How can we improve?

According to FAO, the Mediterranean region has more than 25 million hectares of Mediterranean forests and about 50 million hectares of other Mediterranean wooded lands. They have an exceptional variety of forest ecosystems, contain an impressive plant and animal...