Next Thursday, November 13, the SC Trade Center will host the event The Forest of the Future for the Society of the Future, a meeting aimed at highlighting forest bioeconomy, sustainability, circular economy, and the strategic role of the Collserola forest as a driver of the future. The event is organized by the Federació Catalana de Propietaris/es Forestals – BOSCAT and the Clúster de la Bioenergia de Catalunya, with the collaboration of the SC Trade Center.
The conference, which will run from 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., aims to promote the benefits of adaptive forest management — both as a tool to prevent wildfires and to generate high-value products. In addition, practical case studies will be presented, a round table will be held with local organizations and stakeholders, and the day will conclude with a forest bathing session to reconnect with nature and foster professional well-being.
If you wish to attend the conference, you can register by clicking here.
Program of “The Forest of the Future for the Society of the Future”
09:45 – 10:00 · Check-in
10:00 – 10:15 · Welcome and presentation of the conference and the BIOFORIN project
- Welcome speech by Josep Maria Vallès, Mayor of Sant Cugat del Vallès.
- Presentation of the conference by BOSCAT.
- Presentation of the Bioforin project by the Clúster de la Bioenergia de Catalunya.
10:15 – 11:15 · The bioeconomy of the future: presentation of practical cases
- Green energy from the forest for businesses and municipalities in Vallès. — Natàlia Tierno, Technical Coordinator of the Oficines comarcals d’Energia i Habitatge
- Building with CLT and local timber. — Carles Martí, Grup Boix.
- Silvopasture as a tool for forest management and corporate social responsibility. — Paul Domènech, Masia Can Domènech.
- Forest carbon credits in Catalonia. — Jordi Tarradas, Federació Catalana d’Associacions de Propietaris/es Forestals – BOSCAT.
11:15 – 12:00 · Round table with stakeholders linked to the Parc Natura de Collserola
- What will the future of the park look like? Adaptive forest management, climate change and bioeconomy. Participants:
- Joan Capdevila, Head of the Preventive Conservation Section, Territorial Action Service of the Parc Natural de Collserola.
- Manel Ferrer, President of the Associació de Propietaris Forestals Collserola Iniciatives.
- Pau Moragas, Head of Production and Vice-President of the Cooperativa L’Olivera.
- Etel Arilla, Deputy Inspector, Technical Unit of GRAF, Catalan Fire Service.
- Miquel Rafa, Head of Sustainability, Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera.
- Jordi Tarradas, Manager of the Federació Catalana d’Associacions de Propietaris/es Forestals – BOSCAT.
12:00 – 12:30 · Coffee break
12:30 – 14:00 · Forest bathing session
An innovative well-being experience aimed at reducing stress, stimulating creative thinking, and encouraging teamwork. Guided by Diana González. The activity will start with a 10-minute walk from the SC Trade Center to the forest, where participants will enjoy a restorative and healthy experience that promotes well-being for both individuals and organizations.
A day designed for sustainability managers, architects and builders, bioeconomy entrepreneurs, municipalities in the Vallès area, and anyone interested in the future of forests and sustainability.
The SC Trade Center: committed to talent, innovation, and the region
The SC Trade Center is proud to collaborate with transformative initiatives like this one, which foster knowledge and pave the way toward a greener, more resilient future. We are a business center committed to entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. If you are thinking of organizing an event in Sant Cugat, we offer flexible spaces, fully equipped rooms, and a team that supports you every step of the way.
