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Workshop on direct acorn sowing methodology in Armilla

On October 4, 2025, we had the opportunity to share a face-to-face workshop in Armilla on direct acorn sowing methodology applied to reforestation. It was a space for collective learning in which we delved into the scientific and technical foundations that underpin our field interventions.
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Sowing the future in community: two days of action in February

At Semillistas, we are having a particularly busy February. Here we tell you about two days that perfectly reflect the spirit of our project: collective work, shared learning, and commitment to the regeneration of the land. On Tuesday, February 10, we met in Bayacas for a new session of...
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CES 2026 program kicks off at Semillistas

A week ago, we welcomed our new group of European volunteers from the CES program. There are ten young people from different parts of Spain and other European countries who will be with us for two months, sharing learning, living together, and working on the regeneration of our mountains. This first week has been dedicated to...
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Ode to the seed-sowing team

Hi, I’m the one writing these lines. Today, from my comfortable desk at home, with the heating on, I had to sort through a bunch of Semillistas photos. Among them are many of our unstoppable...
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Exploring priming: getting closer to the perfect sprout

At Semillistas, we are increasingly delving into priming treatments, techniques that allow us to prepare seeds to germinate more efficiently. We are currently working with seeds that exhibit physiological dormancy, meaning they need...
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Conversation with Semillistas – Renaturem: The role of planting and direct seeding in Mediterranean forest restoration

In this new episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Emilio Laguna and Jordi Cortina, as part of the Renaturem project. Together, we addressed a key issue for ecological restoration...
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Innovating from the laboratory: new temperature-controlled chambers

At Semillistas, we love experimenting and continuing to improve our tools for eco-social restoration. Today we want to share one of those advances that make us proud: the evolution of our...
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Early sowing to break new ground

In early November, we experienced something unusual in our area: generous rainfall, between 100 and 150 liters depending on the location, which fell early and gave us an opportunity we had been waiting for for years. Thanks to this early rain, we were able to...
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Accompanying new perspectives on reforestation

In early November, we had the opportunity to visit the two organizations we have been working with this year. Our goal has been to accompany them through an important transition process: moving from seedling-based reforestation to a...
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Our Work with Cornicabra Seeds

Autumn always arrives laden with fruit, and this year has been no exception thanks to the spring rains. At Semillistas, we are especially excited because we have finally been able to harvest cornicabra, Pistacia terebinthus, a seed we have been wanting to collect for a long time. Not every year do the seeds manage...