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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our biannual report: a review of two years of work and achievements
Today we would like to share with you our annual report, which in this case has been biannual, covering the period from March 2023 to March 2025. In this document you will find a summary of all the activities and achievements we have accomplished at Semillistas during these two years of work and commitment to reforestation.
A weekend sowing community in the Alpujarra
This weekend we have been particularly active in the community network of La Alpujarra, sharing projects, learning experiences, and our desire to continue strengthening the community life that sustains our region…
Semillistas Discussion Group – Nepantla: sowing knowledge for future forests
On this occasion, we spoke with Rita Valencia, from the Nepantla – Tierra Viva project, about the soil microbiome, the invisible life that sustains each ecosystem, and the ancestral knowledge that can guide us in restoration processes. The conversation took us through topics that we feel are essential to our work: how to accompany the recovery of a territory without imposing our own timelines, which species…
A new impetus for eco-social restoration in the Mediterranean
We are extremely happy, excited, and proud to share this news: the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 has once again placed its trust in our work and has funded our project “Mediterranean eco-social forest restoration” with €248,798 and a score of 95 out of 100.
Workshop on seed germination and improvement in Almócita
Last Saturday, 18 October, we were in Almócita sharing a very special day dedicated to seed improvement and germination. It was an event full of learning, exchange and reflection on the importance of caring for, conserving and strengthening life from its origin: seeds.