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The latest issue of Sherwood | Foreste ed Alberi Oggi, an Italian magazine focused on forestry, landscape management, and governance, features an article on Lebanon's oldest cedar forests. Leila Rossa Mouawad, a young forest researcher and communicator, whom we met through the Youth Mediterranean Task Force during the Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona, shares her insightful reflections on the significance of the "Forest of the Cedars of God" for the Lebanese people.
From November 18 to 22, the 33rd Forum of the Red Latinoamericana de Bosques Modelo (RLABM) took place in the Abancay Model Forest, Peru. The event brought together representatives from over 15 countries, international experts, and strategic partners for a week of engaging activities, debates, and commitments toward the sustainability of regional landscapes.
In recent weeks, the Valle dell’Aterno Model Forest has undertaken several significant initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness, promoting sustainable development, and engaging the local community in innovative projects.
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the town of La Serna in Palencia hosted a training workshop titled "The Forest Resources of Palencia Model Forest: Management of Poplar Plantations as an Income-Generating Alternative in Rural Areas". The event brought together a diverse audience, including public and private forestry owners, forestry companies, and representatives from public administration, with the aim of promoting sustainable practices and unlocking the economic potential of poplar plantations in the region.
Last week, the MMFN Secretariat was proud to participate in the EFI 2024 Annual Conference in Bonn, Germany. The event offered an enriching platform for exchange and dialogue. Toni Ventre, our secretary, took part in two significant sessions: the "Network of Networks" event organized by the Horizon Europe project TRANSFORMIT, and the Scientific Seminar on Integrative Forest Management: Perspectives from Science, Policy, and Practice hosted by EFI.
