Irene Ruano Benito

Irene Ruano Benito is a Senior Researcher at the INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, specializing in forest ecosystems and silvicultural strategies. She holds a Doctorate from Universidad de Valladolid (2016) with a thesis on Mediterranean pine regeneration. Her research focuses on forest management, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience in Mediterranean ecosystems. She currently leads the Bosque Modelo Palencia project (BF154), funded by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program.

Her work integrates advanced methodologies like GIS technologies, artificial intelligence, and socio-semantic systems (e.g., Educawood) to address environmental challenges. Key research interests include mixed forest carbon sequestration potential, drought resilience in pine species, and biosecurity in mountain national parks. She has collaborated on projects in Spain, Vietnam, and Northern Vietnam’s Acacia plantations, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Publications highlight studies on seedling density effects, stand management diagrams, and post-fire forest recovery. Her contributions span experimental design (Nelder wheel methodology), predictive modeling, and policy-informed management strategies.