3.1 Modernisation/Adaptation of productive processes (identification of good practices, knowledge transfer and innovation)

- Diagnosis of territorial needs and opportunities for knowledge transfer and innovation related to the dehesa/montado, including:

the identification of key actors, knowledge-producers and agents who play brokering, knowledge transfer and innovation roles in the dehesa/montado;

a diagnosis on the main barriers and facilitators associated to knowledge transfer and innovation processes in the dehesa/montado, as well as on the most relevant knowledge and innovation needs of these systems;

the definition of priority areas to improve knowledge transfer and innovation for the enhancement of the dehesa/montado including organic livestock production, cork production processes, farm management models, techniques for the detection of Phytophothora cinnamomi and other species of the genus, etc.

- Constitution of a system for cooperation and knowledge transfer to support the dehesa/montado management, based on:

the configuration of the Iberian Network for Knowledge Transfer and Innovation in the Dehesa and the Montado, constituted by landowners or managers, processing and service companies, associations, researchers and other actors directly or indirectly related to the dehesa/montado, becoming a meeting point for joint applied research, transfer of knowledge and good practices, and innovation;
the design of a collaboration strategy between the different sites of the Iberian Network, which has been promoted in different workshops, and that will be permanently open to the participation of interested people and entities.

- Consolidation of a strategy for the dissemination of knowledge, and the promotion of results transfer and innovation, based on:

the update and expansion of the Dehesa-Montado Observatory created within the scope of RITECA II project, and designed as a public digital platform for the promotion of innovation and results transfer in the whole dehesa/montado area. This platform includes: databases with information about knowledge producers, knowledge-transfer agents and other dehesa-montado agents; an interactive map with the sites of the Iberian Network and information about its location, productive specialization and the interventions carried out; a support system for decision-making processes related to knowledge transfer and innovation in the dehesa/montado; and a database on knowledge supply and demand, collaboration opportunities, etc.;

the establishment of spaces and materials for the dissemination of the Iberian Network and for the promotion of experiences and knowledge exchange, such as seminars, a video and a catalogue for the dissemination and promotion of the Iberian Network, an International Code of Good Practice in Holm Oak and Cork Oak Dehesas and the celebration of the “III IBERIAN CONGRESS OF THE DEHESA AND THE MONTADO” as an inclusive and single forum for different dehesa-related stakeholders (landowners, managers, related companies, researchers, politicians, etc.).

These are some of the actions that have been carried out in this activity:

	1. Regulatory framework of the dehesa/montado
	1.1 Creation of a competent Committee to work on the regulatory framework adapted to current needs and characteristics of dehesas and montados.
	1.2 Analysis of the regulatory framework that affects both dehesas and montados
	1.3 Tools for the effective implementation of a participatory process throughout the Project
	2. Environmental valorisation of the dehesa/montado
	2.1. Assessment of environmental impacts, including quantification of carbon footprint, associated with commercial products of the dehesa/montado
	2.2 Valorisation of the dehesa/montado habitat through natural heritage (RED Natura 2000) and cultural heritage (formulating an UNESCO candidacy)
	2.3 Ecosystem services of the Dehesa (economic and social valorisation...)
	3. Identification and transfer of innovation for production and product management
	3.1 Modernisation/Adaptation of productive processes (identification of good practices, knowledge transfer and innovation)
	3.2 Production and promotion of products and services emerging from the dehesa
	3.3 Cooperation and Professionalisation in the dehesa/montado
	4. Valorisation and marketing
	4.1 Quantification of added value of products and services of the dehesa
	4.2 Marketing and commercialisation of products and services from the Dehesa
	4.3 Training for consumers and producers

Activities