As part of the Chilean incomin mission on forestry, which took place from 5 to 10 October 2026, the participants, accompanied by staff from the Ministry of Agricluture, also visited the Hořovice division of the Military Forests and Estates of the Czech Republic, state enterprise. The meeting provided an oppotunity to exchange experiences and engage in expert discussion on curren issues in forest management.
The programme of the visit began at the Tři Trubky hunting lodge. Ing. Pavel Češka, Ph.D., introduced the foreign guests to the activities of VLS CR and, amongst other things, outlined the production of planting stock and its importance for the regeneration of forest stands.
Subsequently, Ing. Petr Macháček informed the participants about the LIFE Adapt Brdy project, its focus and the activities carried out in the forests managed by VLS CR. The presentation provided an opportunity not only to outline specific mearsures but also to share experiences regarding the management of forest ecosystems.
The technical presentations were followed by the field part of the programme. During the various stops, the Chilean guests had the opportunity to gain first-hand practical insigh into selected aspects of VLS’s forest management. The visit was accompanied by a lively and stimulating discussion on forestry topics, experiences from both the Czechia and Chile, and approaches to forest management in different natural conditions.
The meeting thus provided an opportunity for an international exchange of professional expertise, to schowcase the work of VLS CR, and to establish further professional dialogue in the filed of forestry.
