Biotruf has recently joined the FIRE PRODUCT RESILIENT LANDSCAPE initiative, the complementary label to FIRE WINE that certifies other permanent crops for their role in active land management and wildfire risk reduction. BioTruf is a plantation of holm oak truffle trees located in Lladurs, near Pont del Clop (Ribera Salada). This site is particularly busy during the summer season, especially due to the presence of natural pools (“gorgs”). A visitor reception area helps present the project and serves as an important educational tool. The wildfire risk is heightened by the geographical configuration of the site, located at the bottom of a valley within continuous vegetation. The potential spread of fire is a concern, especially given the limited awareness among visitors—often families with children of all ages—who seek cool areas during peak risk periods. A potential ignition could have significant environmental impacts as well as consequences for human safety.

The estate is located at 600 meters above sea level, and the truffle plots, covering a total area of 8 hectares, are embedded within a mature forest of Pinus nigra approximately 50 years old. Intensive truffle production relies on young trees, renewed roughly every 30 years; the trees are spaced about 6 meters apart, and vegetation cover is kept very low. The selected species is holm oak (Quercus ilex), well adapted to dry climatic conditions and notably resistant to fire. These characteristics make this production system particularly relevant in wildfire prevention strategies. In addition, the truffle sector is currently experiencing strong economic growth, contributing to agricultural diversification and the revitalization of rural areas by creating new opportunities for territorial development.

This plantation, a pioneer in Catalonia and the first of its kind in the Solsonès region, is between 16 and 18 years old and stands out for its innovative approach. It participates in research projects and integrates advanced monitoring systems such as weather stations and soil moisture sensors. Agronomic management includes regular control of competing vegetation through soil work, as well as maintenance of fenced plots to limit wildlife impact—essential factors for ensuring productivity. The diversity of conditions within the plots—areas near watercourses or forest zones that are difficult to access—introduces variability in crop behavior and requires specific monitoring, reinforcing its role as a space for observation and learning.

The site also benefits from a forest management plan currently being implemented, strengthening its role in active land management, with thinning operations planned around the plots. In this context, BioTruf’s activity goes beyond simple agricultural production: it stands as a structuring example of a permanent crop within an agroforestry mosaic, contributing to landscape management and wildfire prevention, while also supporting the economic vitality of rural territories.