We study, develop and transfer tools and techniques for the restoration and the sustainable and adaptive management of forests, with the goal of preserving their ecological, social, and economic values. Our approach aims to balance production of forest goods and products with wildfire prevention and the provision of ecosystem services such as biodiversity, carbon sequestration capacity, and soil and water protection.

Our decisions are grounded in scientific evidence and a deep understanding of forest ecology and dynamics, applying principles of close to nature silviculture and integrated fire management. In the area of planning, we develop and implement innovations related to the assessment and inventory of agroforestry landscapes (LiDAR, drones), forest modelling, and the creation of management guidelines across multiple scales. We apply these same principles to agroforestry restoration, designing, implementing, and studying systems that integrate agricultural and forestry production to evaluate and promote their environmental performance and economic viability.