Joint management

English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Sustainability Potential
The aim of this project is to reactivate sustainable land management in small forest lands that are underutilized or even abandoned, contributing to the prevention of forest fires and to the conservation and quality of life improvemnt of local communities
Impact on environment & biodiversity

The management of abandoned lands and small plots will make it possible to reestablish conditions favorable to the preservation of the forest and rural environment, as well as biodiversity on these lands, protecting them against disasters such as fires or the spread of pests.

Economic impact
Very positive, as the project seeks to enhance the value and dynamization of smallholding areas in the agroforestry sector in order to make their production profitable and create an attractive scenario to encourage private investment
Job effect
Positive, since by obtaining profitable and sustainable agroforestry operations, it contributes to the fixation of population in rural areas, creating direct and indirect local employment, and to the renewal and generational replacement
Income effect
Positive, since the adoption of modernization and innovation measures in agroforestry farms contributes to increasing their economic profitability.
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Start Year
2019
End Year
2021
Short description
The general objective of the Prominifun operational group is the recovery, enhancement and revitalization of smallholding areas in rural forestry through the development of innovative solutions in land management to solve the problems resulting from land abandonment. This project arises from the need to solve the problem of land abandonment in small forest areas that cannot be cultivated under remunerative conditions.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Exploitation potential

High, as the problem of land abandonment is one that is found in many territories, and effective solutions are being sought to address it.

Abstract

Prominifun aims to develop a project to solve the problem of the valorization of small forest plots, as well as the abandonment of the territory in general and its consequences, such as the recurrence of forest fires and the loss of biodiversity. The solutions will be based on 3 pillars: efficiency, innovation and research, through the analysis of the structure of the property and its productive potential, and the management of abandoned areas and unknown property.

Therefore, the more specific objectives of the Operational Group are as follows:

  • Promote a resource-efficient, economically viable, productive and competitive agriculture and forestry sector; low in emissions; climate-friendly and resilient to climate change; that works towards environmentally friendly production systems and in harmony with the essential natural resources on which agriculture and forestry depend.
  • Create added value through a closer relationship between research and agricultural and forestry practices, encouraging greater use of available knowledge.
  • Promote faster, more rapid and more widespread practical application of innovative solutions.
Owner or author organization
CESEFOR
Owner or Author name
Roberto Rubio
Reporter organisation
Fundación CESEFOR
Reporter name
Angela García de Arana
Project reference
Grupo Operativo PROMINIFUN (Exp. 20190020007487)
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Hub
South-Western Hub
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Very Positive
Country of origin
Spain
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
yes
Spanish
Innovation
Yes
Sustainability Potential
El presente proyecto tiene por objeto reactivar la gestión del territorio de manera sostenible en terrenos forestales de pequeña extensión infrautilizados o incluso abandonados, contribuyendo a la prevención de incendios forestales, a la conservación y me
Impact on environment & biodiversity

La gestión de tierras abandonadas y de las parcelas de pequeña tamaño permitirán reestablecer condiciones favorables a la preservación del entorno forestal y rural, así como de la biodiversidad en estas tierras, protegiéndolas contre desastres como incendios o divulgación de plagas.

Economic impact
Muy positivo, ya que el proyecto busca la puesta en valor y dinamización de las áreas de minifundio en el sector agroforestal para hacer rentable sus explotaciones y crear un escenario atractivo con el que incentivar la inversión privada, la recuperación
Job effect
Positivo, ya que con la obtención de explotaciones agroforestales rentables y sostenibles, se contribuye a la fijación de población en el medio rural, creando empleo local directo e indirecto, y a la renovación y relevo generacional.
Income effect
Positivo, ya que la adopción de medidas de modernización e innovación en las explotaciones agroforestales, contribuye al aumento de la rentabilidad económica de las mismas
Voting
0%
Start Year
2019
End Year
2021
Title (abbreviation)
Prominifun
Short description
El objetivo general del grupo operativo Prominifun es la recuperación, puesta en valor y dinamización de las áreas de minifundio en el medio rural forestal mediante el desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en la gestión del territorio que permitan solucionar los problemas derivados del abandono del mismo. Este proyecto surge de la necesidad de resolver el problema del abandono de tierras en las superficies forestales que tienen reducido tamaño, y que no pueden ser cultivadas en condiciones remuneradoras.
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Exploitation potential

Alto, ya que el problema del abandono de tierras es uno de los que se encuentran en muchos territorios, y se están buscando soluciones efectivas para abordarlo.

Abstract

Prominifun tiene como objetivo desarrollar un proyecto para solucionar el problema de la valorización de parcelas forestales de pequeño tamaño, además del abandono del territorio en general y de sus consecuencias, como la reiteración de incendios forestales y la pérdida de biodiversidad. Las soluciones girarán en torno a 3 pilares: eficiencia, innovación e investigación, a través del análisis de la estrucura de la propiedad y de su potencialidad productiva, y la gestión de áreas abandonadas y propiedad desconocida.

Por lo tanto, los objetivos más específicos del Grupo Operativo son los siguientes:

  • Promover un sector agrícola y forestal que utilice eficientemente los recursos, que sea económicamente viable, productivo y competitivo; que tenga un escaso nivel de emisiones; que sea respetuoso con el clima y resistente a los cambios climáticos; que trabaje hacia sistemas de producción ecológica y en armonía con los recursos naturales esenciales de los que dependen la agricultura y la silvicultura.
  • Crear valor añadido a través de una relación más estrecha entre investigación y prácticas agrícolas y forestales,  fomentando un mayor uso del conocimiento disponible.
  • Promover una aplicación práctica más rápida e implantada de soluciones innovadoras.
Owner or author organization
CESEFOR
Reporter organisation
Fundación CESEFOR
Reporter name
Angela García de Arana
Project reference
Grupo Operativo PROMINIFUN (Exp. 20190020007487)
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Logo of Best Practice
Logo of Project
Hub
South-Western Hub
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Sustainability Potential - Value
Very Positive
Country of origin
Spain
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
yes
English
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2020
Title (abbreviation)
Replantar
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Abstract

Program aiming at supporting the reforestation of sub-productive eucalypt stands located in sites with adequate soil and climate conditions. In January 2020, the program started in an experimental stage, assessing the interest and acceptance of forest landowners in investing and replanting their forest. The goal is to increase the yield of 1100 ha until the Spring of 2021.
Owner or author organization
CELPA – Pulp and paper Industries association
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BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Title (national name)
Replantar
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no
English
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2018
Title (abbreviation)
PAI
Digital solution
Yes
Type of solution
Abstract

Insecticide, its application and technical support is offered to forest owners of properties located in the surroundings of eucalypt areas managed by the pulp and paper industries in order to maximize the yield and minimize the impact of the Gonipterus platensis, a defoliator insect responsible for substantial reductions in eucalypt growth.
Owner or author organization
CELPA – Pulp and paper Industries association
Project reference
Projecto Melhor Eucalipto
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BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Title (national name)
Plano de Ação Integrado
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no
Portuguese, Portugal
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2018
Short description
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:583px;" width="583"> <tbody> <tr height="60"> <td height="60" style="height:60px;width:583px;">Agrupar áreas florestais para fomentar o envolvimento e a motivação dos proprietários privados e o reconhecimento das vantagens de uma gestão florestal adequada.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Digital solution
No
Abstract

Áreas florestais privadas de pequena dimensão são comuns em Portugal, em particular a norte do rio Tejo. Estas pequenas parcelas de floresta dificultam as atividades de gestão florestal adequadas, levando frequentemente ao aumento de áreas florestais não geridas, do risco de incêndio, de pragas e doenças. Para resolver o problema, a associação de proprietários florestais do Baixo Vouga desenvolveu um programa de agregação de áreas florestais. O programa promove o agrupamento de áreas contíguas com o objetivo de facilitar as operações de gestão florestal promovendo a redução do risco de incêndio, o aumento das áreas bem geridas, o retorno económico e o investimento florestal. Para ser implementado, o programa requer um número mínimo de 5 proprietários com pelo menos 5 propriedades, somando mais de 10 hectares. Segue-se um inventário baseado em GPS e o desenvolvimento do plano de gestão florestal. O investimento e as receitas são distribuídos entre os envolvidos com base em quotas com o objetivo de aumentar o envolvimento, motivação e apreciação de todos os agentes envolvidos. Até à data, já foram agregadas várias áreas envolvendo differentes números de proprietários (exº Panasqueira, Águeda, 15 propriedades de 12 proprietários florestais totalizando 11 mil ha de floresta plantada e gerida sob o mesmo plano de gestão), e outras áreas, com agregações mais ambiciosas, ainda em curso (exº Lavandeira, Vagos, 211 propriedades de 138 proprietários florestais totalizando 73 mil ha).

Owner or author organization
Associação Florestal do Baixo Vouga
Owner or Author name
Luís Sarabando
Reporter organisation
Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA)
Reporter name
Susana Barreiro
Reporter e-mail
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Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Additional visual 2
Additional visual 3
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood Video
Has video
yes
English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2018
Short description
Grouping of continuous forest areas to enhance the involvement and motivation of forest owners, and the recognition of the advantages of proper forest management.
Digital solution
No
Abstract

Small-size private-owned forest areas are common in Portugal in particular North of the Tagus River. Small patches of forest hinder proper forest management, often leading to increased unmanaged areas more prone to wildfires, pests and diseases. The Baixo Vouga Forest owners association has developed a program of forest area aggregation to tackle this problem by grouping of contiguous areas with the overall aim of facilitating management operations. This will consequently reduce the occurrence of hazards, improve and increase well-managed areas, increase return and motivate investment. To implement the program, at least 5 forest owners with at least 5 properties, summing-up no less than 10 hectares are rquired. Then a GPS-based inventory is carried out and a forest management plan is developed. The program is based on quota-based investments and revenues that will be distributed among those involved with the aim of increasing the engagement, motivation and appreciation of all the agents involved. So far, several areas have been aggregated covering different number of forest owners (e.g. Panasqueira, Águeda, 15 properties belonging to 12 forest owners were aggregated resulting in c.a. 11 thousand ha of forest planted and managed under the same forest management plan) and there are other, more ambitious, still ongoing (e.g. in Lavandeira, Vagos, 211 properties belonging to 138 forest owners were aggregated resulting in c.a. 73 thousand ha).

 

Owner or author organization
Associação Florestal do Baixo Vouga
Owner or Author name
Luís Sarabando
Reporter organisation
Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA)
Reporter name
Susana Barreiro
Reporter e-mail
Main picture
Logo of Main Organization
Additional visual 1
Additional visual 2
Additional visual 3
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Title (national name)
Áreas Florestais Agrupadas
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood Video
Watch video
Áreas Florestais Agrupadas
Has video
yes