Non-wood Provisioning Services from Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems

Pine nuts, mushrooms, and woodland pastures are just a few examples of the  nontimber forest products that are increasingly part of the bioeconomy—an economic model that embraces forests as a source of food while prioritizing biodiversity and sustainability. Dr. Sven Mutke will discuss Mediterranean forest ecosystems and the goods they provide in his presentation “Non-wood […]

Stone Pine Cultivation and the Emerging Bioeconomy in Chile

Pinus pinea is a Mediterranean species whose edible seeds are highly valued and demanded worldwide. The cones are harvested mainly from natural forests, and the pine nuts are considered nontimber forest products. Cropping of this species generates income from cone or pine nut sales, creates jobs, and provides multiple social and environmental benefits, contributing to rural […]

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