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Forest management in Andalusia

Service for woodland and forest property owners in Andalusia: planning, technical instruments, administrative procedures and sustainable management actions.

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Regional technical service

Forest management adapted to Andalusia

Andalusia provides several planning routes adapted to forest size and complexity, especially useful in Almería's dry Mediterranean context.

We use area, structure, ownership and objectives to choose among a Management Project, PTOM, PTOS or model-type adherence.

Andalusian guidance distinguishes full and simplified instruments; PTOM and PTOS may apply to forests up to 400 ha in the specified cases, while model-type adherence targets smaller or simpler forests.

Common instruments in this territory

The specific instrument depends on area, characteristics, ownership and objectives. This list is intended as an initial guide.

Forest Management Project

What it is for: It is the most comprehensive option for inventory, zoning and integrated programming.

What makes it different: It differs from technical plans through greater depth and scope.

Technical Forest Management Plan (PTOM)

What it is for: It follows a structure similar to a Management Project with requirements adapted to simpler management.

What makes it different: It is aimed at private forests generally and certain public forests up to 400 ha, with less complexity than a full project.

Simplified Technical Forest Management Plan (PTOS)

What it is for: It uses a standardised form containing the essential information for proper forest management.

What makes it different: It is simpler than PTOM and may apply to forests up to 400 ha in the specified cases.

Adherence to standard forest management models (AMGF)

What it is for: It allows suitable forests to adopt predefined technical prescriptions for their forest type.

What makes it different: It is the most standardised route, aimed at smaller or simpler forests.

Regional administrative process

How the administrative process works in Andalusia

Documentation must follow Andalusian forest planning instructions and applicable procedure.

What we do in this territory

Forest management service in Andalusia

The service is adapted to local regulations, management instruments and common territorial needs. These are the main lines we can integrate into a proposal.

Instrument selection

We compare the available routes to choose the proportionate one.

Erosion, drought and fire

We integrate prevention and restoration measures adapted to Almería.

Uses and silviculture

We programme treatments, felling and uses within the approved instrument.

Procedures and grants

We prepare documentation and review funding calls.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about forest management in Andalusia

What information do you need for an initial assessment?

Location, approximate area, forest type, intended actions and owner objective. This lets us guide the next step in Andalusia.

Does the same instrument apply to every property?

No. The appropriate instrument depends on area, forest characteristics, ownership, objectives, planned uses and regional rules.

Can you help with procedures and grants?

Yes. We can organise technical documentation, support administrative submission and review relevant grants.

Initial assessment

Tell us what your woodland needs

With a few basic details we can understand the case and assess the next step without you needing to know the exact name of the management instrument in advance.