Tag: agroforestry
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ResAlliance Project at the 8th Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona
The 8th Mediterranean Forest Week will be hosted in the breathtaking Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site in Barcelona, a UNESCO World Heritage location recognized for its architectural brilliance and lush green surroundings. This prestigious event brings together forestry experts, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to address the pressing environmental issues affecting the Mediterranean region. The event…
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Who are the champions of agroforestry tree planting in Europe?
As part of the ambitious ‘EU Forest Strategy for 2030’, the European Commission has set a target to plant an additional 3 billion trees across Europe by 2030. This initiative aims to combat biodiversity loss while advancing climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. However, this goal poses a significant challenge—trees counted towards this target should not…
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Silvo-pastoralism: A key tool for enhancing landscape resilience to forest fires
Silvo-pastoralism and agroforestry are increasingly recognised as innovative, fire-smart practices in the Mediterranean, helping prevent large forest fires while promoting biodiversity conservation and enhancing resilience to climate change. Silvo-pastoralism serves multiple purposes: it boosts land productivity, fosters stewardship, supports biodiversity conservation in open areas, and preserves traditional practices alongside mosaic landscape patterns. As an agroforestry…
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Beyond the emergency: the lesson of ResAlliance
Here we report an opinion article written by Dr. Gavriil Xanthopoulos (Research Director at the Greek Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems) in the newspaper (To VIMA – Sunday edition), focusing on the necessity to find different solutions for fighting wildfires than merely managing the emergency. A more holistic approach is needed, with focused and country-tailored solutions to…
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Agroforestry: A Key Solution for Climate Change
A recent scientific review published in Nature Climate Change highlights how agroforestry could easily become the first natural climate solution in Europe and worldwide. Agroforestry, defined as the deliberate incorporation of trees in agricultural landscapes, could be the largest single contribution the agricultural sector can make toward mitigating climate change. In fact, its global impact…