The LIFE Haya project enables Spanish beech wood to enter the structural timber market
European funding supports the free implementation of the new visual strength grading system for beech wood in timber-sector companies until August 2026 The LIFE Haya – Hardwood For The Home project has taken a decisive step towards its goal of opening up new markets for Spanish beech wood: thanks to the support of the European […]
The LIFE HAYA project stands out at the 10th Forum on Urban Planning and Sustainable Construction with new solutions to promote the use of beech wood in construction
The European LIFE HAYA Hardwood For The Home project played a significant role at the 10th Forum on Urban Planning and Sustainable Construction, held on April 22 in Lugo de Llanera, consolidating itself as a benchmark event for professionals committed to sustainable building. At the event, the project actively took part in this forum for […]
The LIFE Haya project presents its progress at the Club Madera Networking Barcelona 2026 event
The European LIFE Haya project was present at the “Club Madera Networking” event, held at Ecohub Barcelona on April 15 and 16. The event was aimed at fostering collaboration between companies and professionals in the industrialized timber construction sector, as well as sharing experiences and promoting innovative solutions related to this material. Within the framework […]
THE GEOGRAPHICAL VIEWER OF BEECH FORESTS IN SPAIN, NEWS ON CyLTV
The appearance in regional media highlights the importance of this tool for the conservation and dissemination of knowledge about Spanish beech forests. During the broadcast, Silvia Gómez Fernández and Tomás Sánchez Pellicer, members of the Cesefor team, explained the functionalities and strategic value of the viewer. The platform allows users to interactively consult the location […]
LIFE HAYA PROJECT GEOGRAPHICAL VIEWER NOW AVAILABLE
An interactive tool for analysing the ecological, productive and sustainable management potential of beech forests in northern Spain The LIFE Haya – Hardwood For The Home project presents the new geographic viewer, an interactive and accessible resource designed to facilitate the analysis of the main forestry aspects linked to the sustainable management and enhancement of […]
THE LIFE HAYA PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS SIXTH AND FINAL EXPERT COMMITTEE MEETING IN ÁLAVA
The conference had two objectives: to learn about advances in the manufacture of mixed beech-pine CLT and to evaluate forest management adapted to biodiversity and resilience. The LIFE HAYA project’s Committee of Experts held its sixth and final meeting on 9 July in Legutio and Urkiola (Álava), bringing together forest managers, owners, representatives of the […]
THE LIFE HAYA PROJECT JOINS OTHER PROJECTS AT THE 9TH SPANISH FORESTRY CONGRESS
The main objective was to address issues such as climate adaptation and sustainable forest management. As part of the Spanish Forestry Congress held in Gijón, the LIFE Haya (Hardwood For the Home) project was one of the highlights of the exchange session between initiatives focused on climate change adaptation, forest health and the ecological recovery […]
Explorers for a Day at CESEFOR!
Pupils from CEIP Fuente del Rey in Soria discover forest science and sustainability On June 16, 2025, the Centre for Forestry Services and Promotion and its Industry of Castilla y León (CESEFOR) welcomed a visit from 7- and 8-year-old pupils from Fuente del Rey school in Soria for a fun educational day entitled “Explorers for […]
THE LIFE HAYA PROJECT BRINGS SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT CLOSER TO CHILDREN
On June 13, the LIFE HAYA – Hardwood for the Home project held the first of its educational visits to schools, as part of dissemination and awareness-raising action T.8.5. On this occasion, the project team visited CEIP CRA El Valle school, which brings together the schools of Almajano, Fuentelfresno and Almarza in Soria, with the […]