May 24, 2019

On November 30th, in Durazno, the “Forest Nursery Health Conference” took place, an event organized by CECOPE, the Forest Health Coordination Body, comprised of the SPF, DGF, DGSSAA, and INIA. This is the second annual event that brings together nursery producers from across the country to discuss health issues of interest and exchange experiences.

It is important to note that during February 2018, as in the previous year, CECOPE consulted with nursery owners, gathering relevant information related to sanitary management and asking them about topics they would like to see addressed during the workshop. This provides an additional benefit, especially for small-scale forestry nursery owners, who can receive information directly tailored to their needs.

The 2018 program consisted of an initial morning exchange session in the classroom, where the following topics were presented:

• Presentation of the results of the Nursery Survey – M. Boscana – R. Balero (DGF)
• Regulations on the application of plant protection products – Douglas Maldini (DGSA)
• Preventive health management in forest nurseries – J. Pedro Posse (LUMIN SA)
• Forest Project 2030: Sanitary management tools for forest nurseries – Gonzalo Martínez (INIA)

In the afternoon, a visit was made to the «Altos del Yí» Nursery, near the departmental capital, where a tour of the facilities took place. Afterwards, to conclude the activity, attendees were treated to a friendly lunch, courtesy of Jaques Boutmy, the owner of the establishment.