Objective:
The main objective is to know the potential distribution of chestnut (Castanea sativa) in Castile and Leon through the use of spatial modelling tools based on 13 different variables. The aim has been to determine where the bioclimatic and geographical conditions are most suitable for the species to prosper. These models allow to evaluate in a quantitative way the possibility that a chestnut population occupies a specific area.
Context:
The chestnut tree is established in an area of approximately 28,419 ha in Castile and Leon (IFN3) and represents one of the most important multifunctional habitats in the region in terms of productivity and diversification of the produced values. Wood, biomass, chestnuts (food), mushrooms, landscape, biodiversity and culture are some of its features.
Therefore, the interest in chestnut orchards has been increasing in recent years and the interest in new plantations is a trend that is repeated in a context of constant change.
Contacts:
Rocio Gallego García, rocio.gallego@cesefor.com, www.cesefor.com
Roberto Rubio Gutiérrez, roberto.rubio@cesefor.com
Further information:
Rocio Gallego García, Rocio.Gallego@cesefor.com, www.cesefor.com
Roberto Rubio Gutiérrez, Roberto.Rubio@cesefor.com, www.castanea.es , www.bioastanea.es