Enjoy the forest with PEFC: Spain announces its winners!

24 July 2017 Forests in photos

Ricardo Ramos’ image ‘Génesis’ won first prize in PEFC Spain’s ‘Disfruta del Bosque con PEFC’ photo contest, out of more than 400 photographs entered into the national competition.

“It is one of the few Portuguese forests that have not been hit by fire in recent years, a quiet and beautiful place that makes you value nature,” described Mr. Ramos.

José Martel Serrano was awarded second place with his photograph ‘¡Del revés!’ (upside down).

The image captures a European crested tit as he takes his lunch in one of the pine groves in the city of Madrid.

“A further demonstration of what a forest is capable of, even a small one,” highlighted Mr. Martel Serrano.

In third place was Amaya Salinas Solis with ‘Otoño en los bosques navarros’ (autumn in the forest from Navarre).

The photo portrays the beech forest of Quinto Real located in the northwest of the Navarra region, dyed with ocher and reddish colors.

“It is a very special place, peaceful and quiet, perfect to walk, relax and enjoy magical corners,” said Ms. Salinas Solis.

The prizes

For first place, Mr. Ramos wins a weekend for two at the stunning La Almoraima hotel convent, in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park of Southern Spain.

Mr. Martel Serrano takes away delicious and sustainable Iberian ham by Fuente La Virgen for second place, while Ms. Salinas Solis wins high quality photo paper and wooden photo frames.

All prizes are PEFC-certified, ensuring the care of the forests and their environment.