Program
Conference Schedule & Sessions
The scientific program for CONSOWA 2017 brought together researchers and practitioners in soil and water conservation. The program was coordinated by Ildefonso Pla, who oversaw the structure of sessions, keynote presentations, and contributed papers.
Sessions were managed by Àngela-D. Bosch, ensuring each thematic block ran smoothly across the five-day conference held from 12 to 16 June 2017 in Lleida, Spain.
Abstracts and publications were handled by Rosa M. Poch, with short and extended abstracts forming the backbone of the conference proceedings.
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Program Committee
| Role | Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Scientific Program | Ildefonso Pla |
| Sessions | Àngela-D. Bosch |
| Abstracts & Publications | Rosa M. Poch |
| Field Trips | J. Carles Balasch |
| Exhibitions | Josep M. Villar |
| Registration & Accommodations | Mariona Puigdevall |
Related Activities
The conference program was complemented by pre-conference and post-conference field trips, offering participants the opportunity to explore soil and water conservation projects in the surrounding region. These excursions were organized by J. Carles Balasch.
An exhibition area, coordinated by Josep M. Villar, ran alongside the scientific sessions, showcasing relevant research, equipment, and institutional displays.