Objective:
This document presents the Network of Selected Cork Oak stands of Extremadura, an initiative for the conservation and improvement of forest genetic resources for the production of cork in Extremadura. Its purpose is to promote sustainable management, taking advantage of individuals with the best characteristics for obtaining cork. The Network is described below, as well as the procedure for registering stands in it.
Context:
Spanish Royal Decree (RD) 289/2003 on the Commercialization of Forest Reproductive Material transposes European Directive 1999/105 EC of the same name. This RD defines the different categories of basic materials, as well as the requirements that must be met to produce forest reproductive materials (FRM). The basic materials authorized in the different regions are collected in the National Registry of Basic Materials. Among the actions that the Junta de Extremadura promotes in this area is the establishment of the Network of selected stands of Extremadura.
Contacts:
Ramón Santiago Beltrán, ramon.santiago@juntaex.es