Successful experiences of restoration of Mediterranean forests in Chile, South America

Abstract

Temas : 1. Rainwater harvesting techniques to restore savanna-like forests -- 2. Restoration of sclerophyll forests at high altitude -- 3. Restoration of boldo (Peumus boldus) forest through intensive management -- 4. Restoration of ruil (Nothofagus alessandrii) forest -- 5. Restoration of a mixed forest of Chilean oak (Nothofagus obliqua), olivillo (Aextoxicon punctatum) and Chilean laurel (Laurelia sempervirens) affected by a fire, Cayumanqui mountain -- 6. Stabilization of coastal sand dunes with stone pine (Pinus pinea)