Online technical workshop on agroforestry biodiversity

On September 25, 2025 , from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , Unións Agrarias-UPA and ASEFOGA are organizing the technical conference "Agroforestry Biodiversity" , which in its fourth edition will be held online .

The event, expected to be attended by 18 participants, has an informative focus and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity in the agricultural, livestock, and forestry sectors, as well as the regulatory framework, international and national policies, and practical experiences already being implemented in Spain and Europe.

Planned program

1. Introduction to Agroforestry Biodiversity
   • Concept and definition
   • Importance and benefits for the agroforestry sector
   • Current situation and main threats
2. International and national context of agroforestry biodiversity
   • International conventions and global commitments (Convention on Biological Diversity, European Biodiversity Strategy 2030)
   • National and sectoral policies in Spain
   • Current state of biodiversity in the agricultural, livestock and forestry sectors
3. Regulations and sectoral strategies in Spain
   • Current legal framework on biodiversity
   • National conservation strategies
   • Integration of biodiversity into agricultural, livestock and forestry sector plans
4. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and biodiversity
   • General analysis of the CAP in terms of biodiversity
   • Eco-schemes and environmental conditionalities
   • Specific CAP measures for the conservation and improvement of biodiversity
5. Good practices and experiences in the conservation of agroforestry biodiversity
   • Agricultural practices that promote biodiversity (floral margins, polycultures, regenerative agriculture, local varieties)
   • Livestock practices that promote biodiversity (extensive grazing, holistic management, conservation of native breeds)
   • Sustainable forest management (adaptive forestry, conservation of mixed forests, recovery of native species)
   • Success stories in Spain and Europe (LIFE projects, local initiatives, experiences in biodiversity-integrating farms)

This event provides an opportunity to better understand how biodiversity constitutes a strategic asset for the future of the agroforestry sector , in line with the sustainability, resilience, and climate change adaptation objectives promoted by the European Union and the CAP.