This project aims to assess the effects of FSC certification on the conservation of cork oak woodlands namely how certified conservation zones (areas of lower management intervention) affect oak natural regeneration, understory shrub diversity, conservation of water streamlines and associated bird diversity. In addition, at a larger scale, the project also aims to identify geographical areas of conservation value for biodiversity and ecosystem services. Resulting information will contribute to identify target areas to implement payment for ecosystem services schemes using FSC certification as a validating tool of good management practices.
FSC certification: granting access to payment for ecosystem services in cork oak woodlands
- Category: Cork
- Themes: Ecosystem Services
- Position in the value chain: R & D
- Type: Research
- Scale: National
- Country: Portugal
Factsheet Developed by:
More from Repository
Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
The objectives of the Krka National Park hypogeous fungi research project are: (1) To determine the diversity of hypogeous macro-fungi in forest ecosystems of the
Cork
The main objective of the study is assessing the areas where Quercus suber (cork oak) seeds (acorns) should be collected, taking into account both environmental
Resins
The aim of this work was to enhance the extraction technique of pine needles active molecules to valorize the non used needles.
Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
The aim is to map the potentiality of the black truffle production based on the current scientific knowledge already available. To do this, a truffle
Cork
To find a valorization of a co-product resulting from the treatment of the cork stoppers carried out by the company DIAM BOUCHAGE. The partnership between
Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
The main objective is the promotion of wild mushrooms originating in the forest areas of Castile and León region, the incorporation of added value to
