Title:
Integrated Use of Cork Oak Forests: Climate Change Mitigation, Product Diversification and Socio-economic Benefits
Author(s):
Lago, C., Gamarra, A.R., Herrera, I., Gamarra, M., Lechón, Y., Sánchez-González, M.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The BIOBOR project: Bornizo for the Bio-economy, proposes a multidisciplinary approach to promote cork production in cork oak groves planted during the period 1993-2000, thanks to the subsidies granted by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), within the afforestation programs promoted by the European Economic Community (EEC) directive 2080/92. In many of these cork oak groves planted in Spain, no forestry action has been carried out since then and this lack of management could lead to the abandonment of the cork oak groves. Therefore, promoting cork production in these young cork oak groves will help to prevent their abandonment and will stimulate economic, environmental and social activity in these areas. The project has developed guidelines for good practices in forest management, analyzed new uses of bornizo in more renewable and ecological technological applications and evaluated the sustainability of these woodlands. Ultimately, the main aim of the project is the promotion of cork production in juvenile cork oak forests by developing tools that facilitate production startup in youth cork oak stands and considering the environmental impacts throughout the process.
Keywords:
bioeconomy, forestry, sustainability, supply chain, socio-economic impact, common agricultural policy (CAP)
Topic:
Sustainability, Impacts and Policies
Subtopic:
Sustainability, socio-economic aspects and public acceptance
Event:
31st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2AV.1.22
Pages:
390 - 392
ISBN:
978-88-89407-23-3
Paper DOI:
10.5071/31stEUBCE2023-2AV.1.22
Price:
FREE
