Knowledge transfer, education

English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2020
Title (abbreviation)
Florestas.pt
Short description
The Florestas.pt platform, set up in 2020, is an initiative from The Navigator Company under the technical and scientific coordination of RAIZ - Forest and Paper Research Institute, with the support of the national scientific community and various institutions and initiatives linked to forests.
Digital solution
Yes
Abstract

The Florestas.pt platform aims to establish itself as a knowledge centre on Portuguese forest ecosystems and related subjects. Bringing together official information and technical-scientific knowledge about the forest sector, the platform is based on an innovative and transversal digital approach that integrates the different dimensions and challenges faced by Portuguese forests (production, conservation and recreation forest areas) and their species.

Like the forest itself, the Florestas.pt platform is in permanent evolution. More than a static portrait of the Portuguese forestry and agroforestry areas, it is a starting point for the systematisation of knowledge and reflection on transversal and current issues in the forest sector. In this sense, it is constantly updated and receptive to contributions. This is  a way of extending and sharing data, relevant information and different perspectives on Portuguese forest ecosystems and related themes.

The information available on Florestas.pt is based on official sources available on each topic (duly referenced), and is not responsible for the content and possible gaps in the basic information or for the existence of contradictory data. Each topic is based on an effort to identify, contextualise and interpret relevant and credible sources. Whenever possible, reference information at national, European and world level is presented. The final contents are then shared with the general public.

The aim of the Florestas.pt platform is to look at the past, present and future. From the past, the aspiration is to contribute to the preservation of the historical memory of the forestry sector and its most emblematic figures. In the present, the sharing of accurate and accessible information so that the value and importance of the national forestry and agroforestry ecosystems reach a wider audience. For the future, the conviction that it is necessary to know the forest in order to better care for it and respond to the challenges it faces.

The mission of Florestas.pt is to collect, systematise and disseminate comprehensive information and knowledge about the Portuguese forests and agroforestry areas, making their relevance, challenges and opportunities known in a clear and accessible way.

Its vision is to be a source of reliable and contextualized information that shares state-of-the-art knowledge on forest ecosystems, helps to clarify essential issues and challenges society - all of us - to get to know, value and care for Portuguese forests.

Owner or author organization
The Navigator Company / RAIZ – Forest and Paper Research Institute
Reporter organisation
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Reporter name
Susana Barreiro
Reporter e-mail
Main picture
https://florestas.pt/
Logo of Best Practice
https://florestas.pt/saiba-mais/
Logo of Main Organization
https://florestas.pt/recursos-e-links/
Logo of Project
https://florestas.pt/projetos-e-equipas/
Additional visual 1
https://florestas.pt/conhecer/
Additional visual 2
https://florestas.pt/valorizar/
Additional visual 3
https://florestas.pt/descobrir/
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Title (national name)
To know, value and foster the portuguese forest
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no
Portuguese, Portugal
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Start Year
2020
Title (abbreviation)
Florestas.pt
Short description
A plataforma Florestas.pt, criada em 2020, é uma iniciativa da The Navigator Company sob coordenação técnico científica do RAIZ – Instituto de Investigação da Floresta e Papel, e o apoio da comunidade científica nacional e de várias instituições e iniciativas com ligação à floresta.
Digital solution
Yes
Abstract

A plataforma Florestas.pt pretende afirmar-se como um centro de conhecimento sobre os ecossistemas florestais portugueses e temas relacionados. Agregando informação oficial e conhecimento técnico-científico sobre o sector, a plataforma parte de uma abordagem digital inovadora e transversal, que integra as diferentes dimensões e desafios colocados aos espaços florestais portugueses (de produção, conservação e lazer) e às suas espécies.

À semelhança com a floresta, a plataforma Florestas.pt encontra-se em permanente evolução. Mais do que um retrato estático das áreas florestais e agroflorestais portuguesas, é ponto de partida para uma sistematização de conhecimento e uma reflexão sobre temas transversais e atuais do sector. Nesse sentido, está em permanente atualização e recetiva a contributos. Esta é uma forma de ampliar e partilhar dados, informação pertinente e diferentes perspetivas sobre os ecossistemas florestais portugueses e temas relacionados.

A informação disponível em Florestas.pt baseia-se em fontes oficiais disponíveis sobre cada tema (devidamente referenciadas), não sendo responsável pelo conteúdo e eventuais lacunas existentes na informação de base ou pela existência de dados contraditórios. Cada tema tem por base um esforço de identificação, contextualização e interpretação de fontes relevantes e credíveis. Sempre que possível, apresenta-se informação de referência de nível nacional, europeu e mundial. Os conteúdos finais são depois partilhados com o público em geral.

A plataforma Florestas.pt ambiciona um olhar sobre o passado, presente e futuro. Do passado, a aspiração de contribuir para a preservação da memória histórica do sector florestal e das suas figuras mais emblemáticas. No presente, a partilha de informação rigorosa e acessível para que o valor e importância dos ecossistemas florestais e agroflorestais nacionais cheguem a um público mais alargado. Para o futuro, a convicção de que é preciso conhecer a floresta para melhor cuidar e responder aos desafios que se colocam.

A  missão do Florestas.pt é recolher, sistematizar e divulgar informação e conhecimento abrangente sobre os espaços florestais e agroflorestais portugueses, dando a conhecer a sua relevância, desafios e oportunidades, de uma forma clara e acessível.

A sua visão é ser uma fonte de informação fidedigna e contextualizada, que partilha conhecimento state of the art sobre os ecossistemas florestais, que contribui para clarificar temas essenciais e que desafia a sociedade – todos nós – a conhecer, valorizar e cuidar da floresta portuguesa.

Owner or author organization
The Navigator Company / RAIZ – Instituto de Investigação da Floresta e Papel
Reporter organisation
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Reporter name
Susana Barreiro
Reporter e-mail
Main picture
https://florestas.pt/
Logo of Best Practice
https://florestas.pt/saiba-mais/
Logo of Main Organization
https://florestas.pt/recursos-e-links/
Logo of Project
https://florestas.pt/projetos-e-equipas/
Additional visual 1
https://florestas.pt/conhecer/
Additional visual 2
https://florestas.pt/valorizar/
Additional visual 3
https://florestas.pt/descobrir/
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Portugal
Title (national name)
Conhecer, valorizar e cuidar da floresta portuguesa
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no
English
Innovation
No
Voting
0%
Short description
At the Science Centre Pilke exhibition, you will have the opportunity to explore the forest with all your senses and from many different angles.
Digital solution
No
Abstract

Pilke is Metsähallitus's office building in Rovaniemi, northern Finland. Pilke House's Customer Service offers information on all services provided by Metsähallitus including trail permits and hiking advice. Visitors will also find a selection of forest-themed products at Pilke Shop, next to the customer service. Science Centre Pilke downstairs introduces northern forests and the multiple ways in which we are daily connected to forests and their produce. Science Centre Pilke tells stories about the northern forests and the many connections we have with them. The building is a wooden beam-column structure, an example of ecological wood construction and Finnis architecture.

Owner or author organization
Metsähallitus
Main picture
Logo of Best Practice
Additional visual 1
Additional visual 2
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Finland
Title (national name)
Tiedekeskus Pilke
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no
English
Innovation
Yes
Owner or author e-mail
Voting
0%
Title (abbreviation)
TBN
Short description
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:358px;" width="357"> <tbody> <tr height="60"> <td height="60" style="height:60px;width:358px;">Comparison of operating results of forestry operation in Switzerland. The network undertakes regular monitoring of many forest enterprises (ca. 30%) and elevates their market situation and a big set of economic data on a yearly basis.&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Digital solution
Yes
Abstract
Comparison of operating results of forestry operation in Switzerland. The network undertakes regular monitoring of many forest enterprises (ca. 30%) and elevates their market situation and a big set of economic data on a yearly basis. With these data, best practices guidance on competitive forest enterprises are elaborated and benchmarking approaches are outlined. The TBN describes many economic, financial and structural indicators for 28% of the forest surface in Switzerland as a reference for benchmarks. Data and evaluations are available for the years 2008 – 2010, 2011 - 2013 and 2014 – 2018 of the participating forestry operations. Important factors and their influence on the operation results can be determined. Appropriate solutions for different situations and context can be found more easily. The structural conditions are the main cause for the economic success. Unclear strategic positioning and operational deficiency are key factors for the resulting negative operating results in average, besides the high labor costs and small structured forestry operations. 
Owner or author organization
BFH Bern University of Applied Sciences
Owner or Author name
Patric Bürgi
Reporter organisation
BFH Berne University of Applied Sciences
Reporter name
Moritz Dreher
Main picture
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Switzerland
Title (national name)
Testbetriebsnetz
Scale of application
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Has video
no