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Field trip 4: Forest management planning on state-owned lands and protection of riparian ecosystems

This field trip includes a visit to a demonstration site of riparian ecological restoration, continuously managed since 2008, aimed at the protection and recovery of degraded stream channels within the Simpson River sub-basin, Aysén Region, Chilean Patagonia.


The visit will showcase riparian management strategies based on the establishment of riparian buffer zones, along with techniques for slope reshaping, check-dam construction, erosion control, and revegetation using native species such as Salix spp. and Nothofagus antarctica.

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss long-term restoration experiences, their effectiveness in protecting watercourses, and their contribution to the geomorphological and ecological stability of Patagonian fluvial systems.


Location: Las Pampas Farm, Cerro Galera sector, Coyhaique municipality (Simpson River sub-basin)


Organizing institution: Forestry Institute (INFOR)


PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 in Coyhaique, Chile
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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

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.

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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