This project addresses the gap between national and local forest data by integrating Spanish National Forest Inventories, forest maps, and municipal boundaries into interactive dashboards. Using Palencia as a case study, it tracks long-term evolution of pine and oak forests, supporting local decision-making through accessible visualization of forest stocks, carbon storage, and ecosystem services.

This study examines how early competition influences growth and structure in young mixed forests. Results show that competition strongly affects height, biomass allocation, and species interactions. Managing competition early is crucial for maintaining diversity, reducing dominance, and building climate-resilient forests, making early interventions more effective and cost-efficient.

This study analyzed long-term changes in forest composition in the Spanish Iberian Range using National Forest Inventory data and Landsat imagery. Results show a significant shift from monospecific to mixed forests, with mixed stands nearly doubling over three decades. Satellite-derived vegetation indices successfully detected these temporal dynamics.

This study reviews how climate change affects European beech distribution and its alignment with the Natura 2000 network. Findings show declines in warm, dry margins, upward shifts in mountains, and limited northern expansion. Water deficit is the main driver. Effective conservation requires connectivity, adaptive management, and climate-informed protected-area planning.

This research develops new height–diameter models for key Spanish tree species to improve forest management planning. While initial models fit data visually, statistical performance remains weaker than current equations. Future work will incorporate stand-level variables such as basal area and dominant height to enhance accuracy and reduce estimation errors.

This research investigates how forest soil health underpins resilience to climate change in Nova Scotia. By analyzing physical, chemical, and biological soil properties across diverse sites, the project develops a soil health framework to guide forest management, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve long-term ecosystem resilience.