State of art of wild MAP collection in Catalonia

Within the framework of the GESTES project, a report was prepared on the “State of art of the wild collection of medicinal and aromatic plants in Catalonia” (in Catalan). In order to understand the current situation of the use of wild species of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) in Catalonia, a survey was sent during … Read more

Guide for the creation of a shared workshop

Within the framework of the IMFOREST project, the “Guía par la creación de un obrador compartido” was published. This guide presents several guidelines on how to create a community or shared workshop. Each shared‑production project is different and must be adapted to the environment, the needs, and the objectives of the users and organisations involved. … Read more

Forest Management Recommendations for the wild harvesting of aromatic, medicinal and ornamental plants

Within the framework of the IMFOREST project, forest plots were established where selective underbrush clearing practices were applied to promote the growth of bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva‑ursi), gentian (Gentiana lutea) and mastic (Pistacia lentiscus), with the aim of defining recommended forest management alternatives designed to enhance the use and conservation of commercially valuable MAP species in … Read more

Catalan wild thyme and savory populations chemical composition

Chemical composition of wild populations of Thymus vulgaris and Satureja montana in central Catalonia, Spain Sira Capdevila (sira.capdevila@ctfc.ca), Dolors Grau, Roser Cristóbal, Eva Moré, Xavier de les Heras 21 March 2025 – https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.70005 Abstract Background This study is devoted to determining the chemical composition of essential oils obtained from 13 wild populations of thyme (Thymus … Read more

The forest heals us. Its biodiversity brings us health

Of the plant species present in the ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula, 112 have therapeutic applications recognized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). These uses—along with others such as aromatic, culinary, dye-related, recreational, and religious applications—have been part of our traditional culture for many years and are documented in numerous ethnobotanical studies (PARDO DE SANTAYANA … Read more

Guidelines of collection good practices of MAPs and green foliage

Publication edited within the framework of the IMFOREST project, co-financed by the Biodiversity Foundation. This is a compendium of the different existing good practice guidelines where the information has been analyzed, on how to carry out wild collection professionally, in 6 different areas: quality, environment, labor, social, business and administration. It also contains technical sheets … Read more

Information sheets for entrepreneurs

Within the framework of the Program for the Promotion of the Cultivation and Transformation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants that the Provincial Council started in 2023, thanks to the subsidy granted by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, within the framework of Order TED 1358/2021, advisory work has been carried out for potential … Read more