Soria will organize a unique event, which will analyze the future of forests in the face of the reality of climate change and its dire consequences. ‘Forests against Climate Change’ is an international forum taking place between October 24 and 25.
Soria will be the scene of a debate on the future of forests as host of the International Forum “Forests in the face of climate change”. It will take place on October 23 and 24 and will address the key aspects affecting our forest masses in a context such as the current climate crisis.
The intensification of problems such as increase in forest fires, land abandonment, loss of biodiversity or degradation of these ecosystemswill be analyzed together with technological tools that allow work in the field or success stories related to social processes, always with the common thread of adaptation to climate change.
During the days of the International Forum ‘Forests in the face of Climate Change’, innovative experiences at international level will be presented, allowing the iExchange of feasible solutions to the challenges already affecting our forests.
In concrete terms: the project LIFE Soria ForestAdapt who is one of the coordinators of the event, tailored to the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2021-2030will present the conclusions of four years of work aimed at strengthening the resilience of forest ecosystems and their integration into regional and European policies.
An essential event for the forestry sector and forests
The forum program includes the participation of experts from various disciplines, from forest management to technological solutionsthrough the most social vision and the most conservation approach, always united by the challenge of adapting to the climate change.
Projects such as Reconnect are presented during the day They are trying to reclaim abandoned forest areas in depopulated provinces such as Soria, Cuenca and Teruel, motivating owners and providing them with tools for sustainable use, promoting the bioeconomy and rural development.
One of the most notable topics is the latest trends in forestry certifications and the growing role of companies in forest conservationwith new investment formats. The latest scientific developments in the field of genetic research on forest populations and the response of agroforestry systems to climate challenges will also be presented.
During the field visits, participants can become acquainted with the adaptation measures applied in Soria through two activities: a guided tour of Pinar Grande, including a technical discussion on adaptive forest management, and a day at the Garray Fire Base, focusing on forest management in the province, with a special focus on close-to-nature forestry.
A space for collaboration and innovation
The event is jointly organized by the LIFE Soria ForestAdapt project, which coordinates Global Nature Foundation and the Forests and Climate Change Forumwill bring together specialists from different sectors during the two days of the meeting.
In addition to the discussions and presentation of conclusions, tools such as Fitoclim and ForestAdapt Tool, designed to facilitate decision-making for managers, will be showcased. forestry, both public and private. These tools allow forests to be selected and managed more efficiently, identifying the species that will best adapt to future climate scenarios.
Loose forests are suffering greatly from the terrible consequences of climate change. Any assistance aimed at ensuring and optimizing its resilience is excellent news for the forest management sector, both in our country and around the world.