From 9 to 12 June, fieldwork activities resumed at the Artajona Food Forest within the framework of the European project FOOD FOREST. The sessions focused on soil sampling, plant collection and identification, and the preparation of herbarium specimens, as part of a broader process of learning and research in agroecology.
These activities have enabled the continued characterisation of the site and the analysis of its ecological development, combining fieldwork with educational activities aimed at improving understanding of biodiversity and soil health.
Soil sampling and collaborative work
On 9 June, the first soil samples were collected from different areas of the Artajona Food Forest, with the aim of analysing their condition and evolution over time.
The following day, on 10 June, an activity was carried out in collaboration with the teaching team Genios Geniales, focused on the collection and identification of plants. The purpose of this activity was to prepare the material required for the subsequent development of herbarium collections, strengthening knowledge of the local flora.
On 11 June, work continued on the preparation of herbarium specimens, using the collected plant material to classify and document the species identified within the study area.
Soil quality monitoring and preliminary results
Finally, on 12 June, soil sampling activities resumed, expanding data collection for ongoing monitoring of soil development. During this session, an explanation was also provided of the results obtained regarding soil quality over the past six months, helping to contextualise observed changes in the ecosystem.
These activities reinforce the role of the Artajona Food Forest as a space for learning and research within the European FOOD FOREST project, where fieldwork serves as a key tool for studying sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological land management.
