Objectives of PLANFORLAB

PLANFORLAB’s main goal is to develop new improved forest plants and optimize the sustainable management of coniferous forests intended for timber production, shifting towards resilient models against harmful pathologies and climate change.

In line with the work plans established in the project, the following specific objectives have been defined:

Creation of a network of permanent forest areas (laboratory forests) offering scientists, forest managers, and technicians the opportunity to observe and monitor stands of Pinus pinaster, Pinus radiata, and Pinus sylvestris, as well as the influence of pathologies (such as Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Fusarium circinatum, Diplodia sapinea, Lecanosticta acicola, and Dothistroma septosporum) and silvicultural practices in relation to climate change.
Implement innovative technologies for the production of improved forest plants through effective collaboration between nurseries and research centers.
Increase the effectiveness of prevention and control of forest pathologies affecting commercial coniferous forests by introducing genetically improved plants. Harmonize monitoring methodologies, demonstrate the benefits of using high-quality genetic FRM for forest owners and managers, and promote its use in reforestation efforts.
Create a digital collaboration network among project stakeholders, providing data from laboratory forest monitoring, exchanging results, and transferring them to potential beneficiaries.