We study the functional relationships between soil, plants, and animals in silvopastoral ecosystems. Our goal is to contribute to the multifunctional management and conservation of the goods and services these systems provide, including: food security through the provision of high-quality local products, biodiversity, reduced risk of forest fires, and the preservation of soil functions.

Our work focuses on: identifying the factors that are key to the ecological and economic sustainability of silvopastoral systems; analyzing the direct and indirect impacts of domesticated and wild ungulates on vegetation and soil; determining how the natural occurrence and planned use of fire helps silvopastoral ecosystems adapt to factors arising from climate change (increase in fuel, drought, or infestations); and studying the interactions between different forms of silvopastoral management and the preservation or improvement of soil function.