The e-globulus platform disseminates forestry knowledge in a simple and practical way, encouraging the adoption of best forest management practices in Portugal. It seeks to balance production forests with the other ecological functions of the ecosystem. This was a communication and knowledge transfer project by RAIZ – Forest and Paper Research Institute.
Promoters:
Challenges Addressed:
The developments under this project enabled the following advancements:
- Reduction of unmanaged production forest areas in mainland Portugal, with potential economic, social, and environmental gains;
- Decrease in the structural deficit of eucalyptus wood supply in Portugal, reducing foreign exchange losses and adding value to the forest supply chain.
Practical Benefits for Society:
The completion of the e-globulus project delivered several benefits, including:
- Access to technical guidance detailing the why, how, and when of specific silvicultural activities tailored to the soil and climate conditions of each location;
- Availability of a forestry planning and management tool with mobilizing and collaborative potential, facilitating communication between producers, forest producer organizations, and other entities.
