The selection of plant material (varieties/rootstocks) is crucial for the development of agroforestry systems in chestnut groves; responding to factors such as climate change and the modernization of the crop. It is recommended to use rootstocks resistant to chestnut ink disease and thermal and hydric stress; and varieties suitable for the fresh chestnut market. The CASTANEA operational group has established four experimental plots in Extremadura to evaluate the agronomic performance of varieties and rootstocks. Observations have revealed significant differences between varieties and rootstocks; with Bouche de Betizac and Martainha standing out. It is recommended to consider the type of rootstock when selecting varieties for planting. These plots will serve as references for future recommendations to producers and may drive the development of innovative cultivation techniques.
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BIOEAST Initiative, the CEE countries’ Initiative for Knowledge-based Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry in the Bioeconomy, was established in 2016 to provide a political platform for the CEE countries to strengthen research and innovation cooperation and to enhance participation in the shaping of the European Research Area’s (ERA) policy and framework programme. The BIOEAST Initiative was founded by the Ministers of Agriculture of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and Slovenia. The BIOEAST Initiative represents the common political commitment and shared strategic research and innovation framework for working towards sustainable and circular bioeconomies in the CEE countries.
This case study is drafting new legislation that allows renting forestland for multiple purposes in order to increase economic efficiency and maintain a balance between all ecosystem services. This Russian case works on regulation mechanisms so that people renting forestland can use it for multiple purposes, and to include ecosystem services in the Forest Code.
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