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Cork oak (Quercus suber) groves are unique ecosystems which are sensitive to the effects of climate change. The Life+ SUBER project has been launched to conserve examples of these ecosystems at the Mediterranean end of the Pyrenees. In addition to gaining knowledge on the vulnerability of these formations, the project aims to improve forest management to make these areas more resilient and improve their productivity and economic viability.
Implementation of innovative management models to improve the vitality of cork oak groves and cork production in 16 stands (64 ha). New landscape-scale techniques for preventing large forest fires in 8 stands (32 ha). Restoration of degraded cork oak groves in 4 stands (12 ha). Actions to improve habitat quality and biodiversity conservation as a cross-cutting adaptation measures in all stands. Real scale biorational control of Coraebus undatus infestation in 15 stands (120 ha). Creation of management tools for integrating this climate change adaptation approach into forestry policy and regulation for the cork industry in Catalonia (three vulnerability models, one memorandum of regulations to be modified, one guide with technical recommendations for climate change adaptation). Project communication (website, GIS app, technical conferences).
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Forest Agency of CataloniaForest Technology Centre of CataloniaCatalan Cork InstituteBarcelona Council ForestalCatalana S.A. AmorimFlorestal S.A. (Portugal)Centre de la Propietat Forestal
Spain