In February 2025, the CCforBio team, a project integrated into the CESAM research unit, organised a new training session on ecological restoration for students of the Professional Course in Forestry and Environmental Resources Technician at Instituto Duarte Lemos.
The initiative began with a theoretical session, which also included the participation of the Baixo Vouga Forestry Association, and culminated in the planting of 300 broadleaf trees in the CCforBio project’s study area, located in the Quiaios National Dune Forest.
The implementation of such activities is particularly relevant for the integration and empowerment of students, especially those from PALOP countries, as it provides direct engagement with conservation practices, enhances their knowledge of forest ecosystems, and strengthens their role in biodiversity preservation. This approach reinforces CESAM’s commitment to inclusion and the development of skills in international students, broadening learning opportunities beyond national borders.
At the same time, within the scope of another CESAM project, CapMoz, the University of Aveiro is expected to welcome two Mozambican students throughout the year for advanced training, contributing to the enhancement of their scientific and technical skills. In addition to training in Portugal, direct collaboration in Mozambique is also planned, promoting capacity-building initiatives for Mozambican students in the project’s areas of focus.
For the organisers, funders, and partners of these initiatives, such activities are fundamental in reinforcing the commitment to sustainability, environmental education, and the active participation of young people in ecological restoration. The growing involvement of students from PALOP countries highlights CESAM’s key role in building scientific and educational connections, fostering a global impact on environmental conservation and the training of future specialists in forest ecosystems.
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