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On 25 June, Ezcaray Town Council held the conference ‘THE BEECH: Forestry and new uses for its wood,’ organised by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture of La Rioja in collaboration with the LIFE Haya project on sustainable management of the beech tree.

On 25 June, the 3rd Expert Committee of the LIFE Haya project was held in Ezcaray, focused on discussing the forestry of demonstration stands in PEFC certified forests, such as Valgañón and Monte Hondo, located in La Rioja.

On 8 May, the partners of the LIFE Haya – Hardwood For The Home project held the 2nd Expert Committee, which was widely attended by technicians from various Central and Territorial Services, to discuss the progress and objectives of the project.

Between February and April, HAZI organised eight workshops for foresters and land managers, presenting the LIFE Haya project, training in natural forestry in beech forests and selection of demonstration stands, with nearly 200 attendees. Dr. Froilán Sevilla led the sessions.

From 12 to 14 February, the 1st Conference of Foresters and Territorial Managers was held in Bizkaia, focusing on forestry close to nature in beech forests, with a master class by Froilán Sevilla Martínez, territorial head of Castilla y León.

The LIFE Haya – Hardwood for The Home project starts, focused on improving the adaptation of beech forests to climate change and their biodiversity. Through sustainable forest management, wood will be obtained to develop innovative products and the ‘Hayabitat’ construction system.