transForm Agenda: Training in Mobile Terrestrial LiDAR for Forest Inventory
On 24 February, as part of the Forest Knowledge Academy, Agenda transForm held a training session dedicated to introducing mobile terrestrial LiDAR (HMLS – Handheld Mobile Laser Scanning), an innovative technology for obtaining high-resolution three-dimensional images, essential for forest inventory and management. The training took place at the Coimbra School of Agriculture (ESAC) and was […]
New Resinae brand presented at event bringing together the forestry sector, industry and innovation
On 27 January, Pampilhosa da Serra hosted Resinae Ignite, the event that marked the official launch of the Resinae brand, created to enhance the value of natural Pinus pinaster resin, positioning it as a benchmark for quality, traceability and sustainability in the global market. Experts, entrepreneurs, producers and institutional representatives met in a dynamic and […]
CoLAB ForestWISE Launches 1st Innovation Day Series on Innovative Solutions for Wildfire Management
On October 29th and 30th, 2024, Penafiel will host the inaugural Innovation Days series, promoted by CoLAB ForestWISE, bringing together experts and stakeholders under the scope of the FIRE-RES project. This international event, organized with the support of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) and the Associação Florestal do Vale de Sousa (AFVS), focuses on […]
Natural resin is a game changer and brings added value to several industries
The latest applications and developments of Natural Resin, as well as innovation, sustainability and the new opportunities that this raw material is bringing to various industries will be the main points addressed in the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project, which will take place on 21 October at the Centro Social e Paroquial de […]
CoLAB ForestWISE celebrated six years with a showcase of products and services addressing forest and fire challanges
CoLAB ForestWISE celebrated its sixth anniversary last Friday with an initiative aimed at showcasing the best work being done in Portugal in the domains of forests and fire. The CoLAB ForestWISE Open Day took place at the headquarters of the CoLAB, on the Campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, gathering the main […]
CoLAB ForestWISE and IPEF organise seminar about “Research and Forest Plantations in Brazil”
CoLAB ForestWISE, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Brazil (IPEF), is organising a public seminar entitled “Research and Forest Plantations in Brazil”. Date: 10 July 2024Time: 11.00amVenue: Auditorium of the Central Library of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro The initiative will be led by Prof José Otávio Brito, Executive Director of […]
CoLAB ForestWISE at the IUFRO 2024 Congress: Innovation and Sustainability in Forest Management
The IUFRO (International Union of Forest Research Organisations) World Congress, one of the most prestigious global forestry events, has been held every five years since 1893, from 23 to 29 June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. This year, the event was organised by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in close collaboration with Nordic and Baltic […]
CoLAB ForestWISE promoted workshop on creating fire-resilient landscapes and communities
CoLAB ForestWISE, in collaboration with the Centre for Forestry Studies (CEF), promoted the workshop “Shaping Future Fire-Resilient Landscapes and Communities in Portugal”, an initiative that aimed to share the innovations, challenges and significant advances achieved in 30 months of the FIRE-RES project. The workshop was attended by several national experts and researchers from this European […]
CoLAB ForestWISE and E-REDES promote public session about Compatible Occupation in Fuel Management Strip sections
CoLAB ForestWISE has developed a partnership with its associate E-REDES which consisted in creating a platform that aims to be a decision-making support tool for implementing areas considered to be Compatible Occupation in Fuel Management Strips. The result of an analysis of the information available on this subject and consultation with various experts from universities […]