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PLANFORLAB participates in the Silleda Green Week

From June 4 to 7, PLANFORLAB participated in the 48th edition of Galicia’s Green Week, held at the ABANCA International Fair of Galicia exhibition center in Silleda. This event provided an excellent opportunity to present the project’s progress in a key environment for the agri-food and forestry sectors.

PLANFORLAB was part of FEUGA’s exhibition space, whose stand brought together a total of 22 innovation projects related to rural development and sustainability. Thanks to this participation, we were able to showcase our objectives, results, and innovative approach, as well as connect with other industry stakeholders and establish strategic synergies.

Our presence at the Green Week helped reinforce PLANFORLAB’s position as an initiative committed to the sustainable transformation of society, standing out for its active contribution to improving the sector.

We continue working to bring innovation to the region, with the firm purpose of responding to current challenges and generating a real impact on rural communities.

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PLANFORLAB will participate in the 48th edition of Galicia Green Week

PLANFORLAB will be present at the 48th edition of the Abanca National Fair Galicia Green Week, which will take place in Silleda from June 4 to 7. Considered one of the most important multisector events in northwestern Spain, the fair will bring together exhibitors from different countries and offer a varied program combining professional activities—training and demonstrations—with leisure and outreach activities for the general public.

PLANFORLAB’s participation will be coordinated through its partner FEUGA, at stand F13 in Pavilion 2, with the aim of showcasing its mission of creating forest laboratories for experimentation and learning about new forestry practices, while improving the resilience of commercial conifer forests.

Throughout the fair, the FEUGA team will be available to answer any questions related to PLANFORLAB, sharing its progress, objectives, and contribution to the agri-food and forestry sectors.

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Here’s how the PLANFORLAB Technical Seminar went in Vega de Espinareda

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the PLANFORLAB Task Force held a technical seminar titled “Innovation, Forest Health, and Adaptive Management in the Region” in the auditorium of the Vega de Espinareda City Hall (León).

The event began with a reception for attendees and an official opening ceremony attended by representatives from the Regional Government of Castile and León, the Neighborhood Council, and FAFCYLE. Next, Francisco Dans, from the Galician Forestry Association (AFG), outlined the main milestones of the PLANFORLAB project.

The session then turned to an analysis of the forestry and plant health situation of conifers in Castile and León, followed by a roundtable discussion featuring experts from the University of Valladolid, the University of León, the Basque Country Forestry Confederation (CFPV), CESEFOR, COSE, AFG, and FAFCYLE. During this discussion, the main challenges and opportunities facing the forestry sector were brought to the table, highlighting the importance of innovation, inter-institutional collaboration, and adaptation to new health and climate scenarios.

The day concluded with a field trip to the Vega de Espinareda experimental forest, where participants were able to see firsthand the activities carried out as part of the project.

Este seminario contribuyó a reforzar la transferencia de conocimiento entre administración, comunidad científica y propietarios forestales, consolidando el papel de PLANFORLAB como iniciativa clave para el futuro sostenible de las masas de coníferas.

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New Technical Seminar: Innovation and Forest Health in Vega de Espinareda

Next Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Operational Group PLANFORLAB is organizing the technical seminar “Innovation, Forest Health, and Adaptive Management in the Territory,” which It will take place in the Assembly Hall of the Vega de Espinareda Town Hall (León). 

The PLANFORLAB project seeks to establish a network of forest laboratories.by using improved plant material to enhance resilience and productivity in coniferous forests. The purpose of this technical seminar is  to present the project’s progress and analyze the current phytosanitary situation within the framework of adaptive land management. A través de ponencias de expertos y dos mesas redondas, se debatirán los retos del sector antes de realizar una visita de campo al bosque laboratorio local. La jornada fomenta así  the transfer of innovation among government agencies, universities, and forest owners to ensure the future of these forests. 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

    • 09:30- Reception of attendees. 
    • 10:00- Institutional opening with representatives of the Regional Government of Castilla y León, the Local Council, and FAFCYLE. 
    • 10:20- Presentation of the PLANFORLAB project, by Francisco Dans (Galician Forestry Association). 
    • 11:00- Analysis of the forestry and plant health situation of conifers in Castilla y León 
    • 12:00- Round table: Challenges and opportunities, with the participation of experts from the University of Valladolid, the University of León, CESEFOR, COSE, AFG, and FAFCYLE. 
    • 15:00- Field visit to the Vega de Espinareda forest laboratory. 

You can consult the full program here:  

KEY SEMINAR INFORMATION:

Attendance requires prior registration via the following link: Link to REGISTRATION.

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PLANFORLAB Technical Seminar Summary

The PLANFORLAB Technical Seminar recently brought together professionals, researchers, and forestry technicians in a technical seminar focused on innovation applied to coniferous forest management. The meeting was part of the project’s development, which promotes the creation of a network of laboratory forests in different regions.

During the session, the project’s progress and the technical approach of the laboratory forests were presented, conceived as real spaces for experimentation and validation of new silvicultural practices. These environments will allow testing solutions to some of the main health and productivity challenges affecting pine forests.

One of the central themes of the seminar was the analysis of strategies to combat brown band disease, one of the diseases generating the greatest impact in certain forest areas. In this context, different lines of work were presented that combine genetic improvement, forest material selection, adaptive management, and technical field monitoring.

The session facilitated knowledge exchange among participating entities and highlighted the value of collaboration between research centers, forestry organizations, and sector stakeholders. This joint approach is key to bringing innovation to the field and strengthening forest resilience against climate change and health threats.

The seminar concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the involved entities to developing technical solutions based on experimentation and scientific knowledge, thus consolidating the next steps of the PLANFORLAB project.

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PLANFORLAB Technical Seminar: The Future of Pine Forests in Spain

The forestry sector is preparing for a strategic event. On February 5th, the PLANFORLAB Operational Group is organizing a technical seminar to analyze the current state of pine forests in Spain and define the key scientific factors that will determine their improvement and resilience.

This meeting was created with a clear objective: to connect technical knowledge with the real needs of the forest, offering solutions to the challenges facing our woodlands. During the session, the project’s progress and the technical approach to the laboratory forests will be presented. These forests are conceived as real-world spaces for experimenting with and validating new silvicultural practices. These environments will allow for testing solutions to some of the main health and productivity challenges affecting pine forests.

Below you can find the program for the day:

KEY INFORMATION OF THE DAY:

    • Date: February 5th.
    • Location: Sede de INIA-MITECO, Sala Javier Palacios.
    • Address: Carretera de La Coruña, km 7,5. Madrid

    • Attendee profile: Professionals from the forestry sector, companies, public administrations, universities, research centers and anyone interested in the health of our forests

You can now reserve your place through the following link: PLANFORLAB Technical Seminar Registration

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PLANFORLAB Webinar: innovation to improve the health and productivity of coniferous forests

PLANFORLAB is an Operational Group for innovation whose objective is to improve the health and productivity of coniferous forests through the application of improved forest reproductive material and adaptive silviculture strategies, all through a forest laboratory approach.

In this webinar, representatives of the Operational Group present the context and motivation of the project, as well as its objectives, main activities, and preliminary results, highlighting the collaboration between the forestry sector, research, and applied innovation.

The session is aimed at silviculturists, nurserymen, and forest managers, as well as companies in the forestry and bioeconomy sectors, research centers, universities, and technology platforms, public administrations, agroforestry innovation projects and networks, and the general public interested in the future of forests.

▶️You can watch the full webinar at this link: PLANFORLAB Operational Group Presentation Webinar – YouTube

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PLANFORLAB shares results and progress during a technical visit to the Basque Country

The PLANFORLAB Operational Group continues to make steady progress in its forestry research and improvement work.

Last week, our colleagues Amelia Uria, from the Confederation of Foresters of the Basque Country | Euskadiko Basogintza Elkarteen Konfederakundea, and Eugenia Iturritxa, from NEIKER BRTA, welcomed representatives from various forestry-related organizations to the Basque Country. During the visit, they had the opportunity to showcase firsthand the progress achieved in the region and explain how these results integrate into the project’s overall objectives.

This meeting served as a valuable space for exchanging knowledge and experiences, strengthening collaboration between regions and fostering a shared vision for the sustainable development of the forestry sector.

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PLANFORLAB participates in the Piñeiros 2025 conference to promote innovation and the prevention of forest diseases

The PLANFORLAB Operational Group continues to advance its forestry research and innovation work, actively participating in the sector’s main forums. Yesterday, project representatives attended the Piñeiros 2025 conference, organized by the Arume Foundation, a gathering that brought together specialists from Galicia, Chile, and Uruguay to address the challenges and advances in the prevention and control of forest diseases. The event established itself as a space for knowledge and experience exchange, addressing the main challenges facing pine ecosystems and the lines of work in forest health. One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation by Alfredo Fernández Ríos, director of XERA – Galician Forestry Industry Agency, who in his closing remarks emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration, and support for the entire forestry sector value chain as key elements for facing the future. PLANFORLAB values participation in this type of initiative very positively, as they contribute to strengthening cooperation between organizations and promoting innovative solutions for sustainable forest management. “Thanks to all participants for such an enriching conference,” the operational group expressed at the conclusion of the event.
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PLANFORLAB brings forest science closer to young people in Albiztur

The PLANFORLAB Operational Group recently took part in a very special day with students from the Albiztur school. During the visit, Amelia Uria, representative of the Confederation of Foresters of the Basque Country | Euskadiko Basogintza Elkarteen Konfederakundea, led an educational workshop in which she explained to the students what a forest laboratory is and why these spaces are essential for understanding, caring for, and improving the health of our forests. No alternative description is available for this image This town in Gipuzkoa is home to one of the forest laboratories that are part of the PLANFORLAB project, a network focused on research and the use of improved plant material with the aim of increasing the resilience and productivity of conifer forests. The children’s engagement and curiosity were especially inspiring. Seeing how they connect with nature with such interest reminds us that the future of our forests is in good hands.