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Mapping What People Value: A Review of Societal Demand for Forest Ecosystem Services in Europe
(Corresponding) Andreottola F.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
Forest ecosystems provide a diverse selection of ecosystem services (FES), including carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, water regulation, and recreational opportunities. However, these services are increasingly threatened by climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable management...Read more
The historical background and current state of chestnut cultivation in the southern part of central Slovakia
(Corresponding) Pástor M.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
The contribution is devoted to one of the oldest non-native tree species in Slovakia – European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) At present, it is widespread at more than 220 localities. It occurs in the southern part of country, on steep slopes with altitudes ranging from about 200 to 400 m a.s.l...Read more
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agroforestry, chestnut, cultivation, biocultural value
Beyond the Grove: Climate-Driven Dispersal of Bactrocera oleae into Adjacent Forest Habitats in Mediterranean Landscapes
(Corresponding) Sentas S., (Corresponding) Stavrianakis G., Demesiotis P., Kizos T.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
The olive fly (Bactrocera oleae) is a significant pest in olive cultivation areas, jeopardizing both productivity and quality. Conventional pest management has concentrated on grove perimeters, frequently neglecting the influence of surrounding non-agricultural ecosystems. As climate change...Read more
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Bactrocera oleae, climate change, agroecology, Mediterranean, pest ecology
AF4EU Buzz: Unveiling Beekeeping Value Chain and Sustainable Agroforestry Practices in the EU
Couso-Viana A., Rodríguez-Rigueiro F., Ferreiro-Domínguez N., Hosseini A., Valiño E., Fournarakos A., Fountas S., Pantera A., (Corresponding) Papadopoulos A., Casey J., Zander P., Ciolfi M., Paris P., Aldrey-Vázquez J., Taboada-Iglesias M., Rigueiro-Rodríguez A., Fernández-Lorenzo J., González-Hernández M., Romero-Franco R., (Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
This study examines the honey farm value chain developed within the European Agroforestry Business Model Innovation Network (AF4EU) project, which aims to promote agroforestry practices across Europe. Despite being the world's second-largest honey producer, the EU still requires imports to...Read more
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Value chains, business model innovation, apiculture, honey, ecosystem services.
Fostering Rural Innovation and Sustainability with GREENCOOP
(Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M., (Corresponding) Couso-Viana A., Rodríguez-Rigueiro F., (Corresponding) Vlontzos G., Avila J., Soto-Embodas I., Kleftodimos G., Hosseini A., Zander P., Pantera P., Papadopoulos A., Fountas S., Rodríguez-Aubo N., Duan Z., Xinxin Z., Guo L., Min L., Ferreiro-Domínguez N.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
Rural areas cover 83% of EU territory and face critical socio-economic challenges, with nearly 20 million hectares at high risk of abandonment by 2030. This is driven by aging populations, youth outmigration, low social inclusion, and a lack of viable rural business models, resulting in land...Read more
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Land abandonment, agroecology, business models, digital innovation, ecosystem services.
Unlocking the Potential of Operational Groups in Sustainable Weed Management: The Oper8 Project
Rodríguez-Rigueiro F., Ferreiro-Domínguez N., Santiago-Freijanes J., Rigueiro-Rodríguez A., Couso-Viana A., Vázquez-Miramontes D., (Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
The Oper8 project address the urgent necessity of reducing the use of chemical herbicides in Europe by practitioners on both agricultural and forestry sectors. Thus, Oper8 relies on eight existing Operational Groups (OGs) covering seven countries of Europe and moving forward on sustainable non-...Read more
COMPAS: Pyric herbivory and precision livestock farming as a tool for landscape management
Vázquez-Miramontes D., Santiago-Freijanes J., Rigueiro-Rodríguez A., Ferreiro-Domínguez N., (Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
Pyric herbivory (PH) combines prescribed burning and targeted grazing to reduce wildfire risk and restore ecosystems by mimicking natural disturbances. Target-ed grazing uses livestock strategically to manage vege-tation, requiring knowledge of plant growth, animal behavior, and ecosystem dynamics...Read more
Silvopastoralism as a tool for enhancing forest resilience: LIFE SILFORE demonstrations in Galicia
Vázquez-Miramontes D., Santiago-Freijanes J., Ferreiro-Domínguez N., Rigueiro-Rodríguez A., Mosquera-Losada M.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
European forests, especially in Atlantic regions, face growing threats from climate change and wildfires. The LIFE SILFORE project promotes silvopastoral systems—combining livestock grazing with forest areas—to boost forest resilience and biodiversity. Through eleven pilot sites in Galicia, the...Read more
SUS-SOIL: Revitalizing Subsoil Health for Sustainable Agriculture and Ecosystem Resilience in the EU
(Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M., Rodríguez-Rigueiro F., Couso-Viana A., Cavoski I., Ferrari A., Rotllan-Puig X., Soto-Embodas I., Pantera A., Saia S., Tataridas A., Freitas H., Hosseini A., Zander P., Fountas S., Seremetis I., Rodríguez-Aubo N., Ferreiro-Domínguez N.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
About 60–70% of European Union soils are categorised as unhealthy mostly due to the erosion of the topsoil layer and subsurface depletion, meaning soil degradation being a significant danger to global sustainability. Even though it is acknowledged its ecological importance, subsoil is still...Read more
History of Forest fires and resin tapping as a tool in the management of the Varibobi forest
(Corresponding) Papadopoulos A., Pantera A., Palaiologou P., (Corresponding) Zografakis S.
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8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
This study examines the historical interrelation between forest fires and resin tapping in the Varibobi forest, which was significantly affected by the devastating fire of 2021. By analyzing tree-ring widths and chronology from both unburned and burned Aleppo pine stands, we identified and dated...Read more
