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Field trip 2: Sustainable forest management and silvopastoral systems

Silvopastoral System - San Gabriel Demonstration Unit (Mano Negra, Villa Ortega)



This field trip includes a visit to a silvopastoral experimental site jointly implemented by INIA-INFOR and INFOR-INDAP, integrating forest and livestock production through Pinus contorta plantations and grasslands.

Participants will observe experimental management treatments, including traditional and strip-based designs, and discuss forage productivity, tree growth, and soil protection. The visit provides an opportunity to analyze the productive and environmental performance of silvopastoral systems under Patagonian conditions.

Location: San Gabriel Farm, Mano Negra sector, Carretera Austral km 27, Coyhaique


Organizing institutions: INFOR




PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
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IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 - Summary

Forests as Hubs of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Anthropocene
Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chilean Patagonia, 24-27 March 2026

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IUFRO Patagonia 2026 is a leading international scientific conference bringing together renowned researchers, decision-makers and institutions to address critical challenges related to forests, biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate change in one of the most iconic regions of the Southern Hemisphere. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-level scientific dialogue while experiencing Patagonia´s forest landscapes, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and long-term scientific networks.

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Why attend IUFRO Patagonia 2026?

  • International keynote speakers and world-class experts

  • Cutting-edge scientific symposia and thematic sessions

  • Field trips in native Patagonian forests

  • Strategic venue in the city centre of Coyhaique

  • Opportunities for collaboration and global scientific networking

 

For further information, please contact us at: iufro.div8.2026@gmail.com

Coyhaique, Chile hosts the IUFRO Division 8 Conference - March 24–27, 2026
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