Small Forest Owners – Sustainable Management in Spain
Learn all about European small-forest owners in our brand new video and how, with the right target-oriented management tools, they have the potential to significantly contribute to safeguarding biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem services. In October last year, project partners got together in Palencia, Castilla Y Leon, hosted by our Spanish partners. Over the course of […]
Making Forest Owners’ Voices Heard: A Survey for the Project Small4Good
Small-scale private forest owners are the backbone of Europe’s diverse forest landscapes. Their management not only shapes the forests’ ecological health but also delivers crucial benefits to society, from carbon storage and biodiversity conservation to recreation and wood production. However, understanding the motivations, challenges, and aspirations of these forest owners is critical for ensuring the […]
Living Lab South: Overcoming Challenges for Small Forest Owners in Spain
In the heart of Spain, in the regions of Cuéllar (Segovia) and Montemayor de Pililla (Valladolid), Living Lab South is tackling the complexities of forest management for small landowners. Supported by the European Union in the context of the Small4Good project, this initiative aims to enhance forest resilience and address the fragmentation and bureaucracy that […]
Living Lab East: Building Sustainable Forest Futures in Romania
Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Brasov County, Romania, Living Lab East, within the context of the Small4Good project, focuses on empowering small forest owners to overcome the challenges of fragmented ownership, complex bureaucracy, and economic pressures. Supported by the European Union, the initiative seeks to enable sustainable and resilient forest management in one of […]
Living Lab Central: Empowering Forest Owners to Tackle Climate Challenges
In the heart of Central Europe, Living Lab Central, in the context of the Small4Good project, bridges northern Switzerland and southwest Germany, addressing critical forest management challenges in the region. Supported by the European Union, this initiative focuses on equipping forest owners with the tools and strategies needed to overcome the dual threats of climate-induced […]
How Living Lab North is Helping Forest Owners Combat Climate Change
Climate change is reshaping landscapes worldwide, and the forests of central eastern Norway are no exception. In this region, small forest owners are grappling with the challenge of adapting to more extreme climates while maintaining sustainable forest management practices. Living Lab North (LL North) has emerged as a crucial initiative, offering support and innovative solutions […]
Exploring Forest Plots: Insights from Our Field Visits
Fieldwork often brings unique challenges and rewards, offering an up-close perspective on the natural environments we study. As part of their work in WP1, WP leaders from Switzerland WSL (Swiss Federal Research Institute) visited all four of the project’s living labs in Romania, Norway, Spain, and Germany/Switzerland to take stock of what was going on […]
Consortium Meeting in Palencia, October 2024
Previous slide Next slide PALENCIA, SPAIN – Earlier this month our consortium got together in Palencia Spain for our second consortium meeting. Over the course of the two and a half days, members of the project were able to visit our living lab (LL) south to meet and learn about local small-scale forestry from the […]