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Productividad forestal y forrajera en el tipo forestal esclerófilo y estepa de Acacia caven. (Contrato DP/CHI/83/017 - 18 FODO). Informe FinalLibroDocumento que contiene el proyecto de Investigación y desarrollo de áreas silvestres en zonas áridas y semiáridas y que ha tenido como objetivo general iniciar un estudio que proporcione información sobre la producción forrajera y forestal de la estepa de Acacia caven y del bosque esclrerófilo en el secano interior y preoordilelra Andina Pre-Germination Treatments at Operational Scale for Six Tree Species from the Sclerophyll Forest of Central ChileArtículo de revistaSclerophyll forest in Mediterranean central Chile has been subjected to severe degradation due to anthropic disturbances and climate change and is in need of restoration. Since direct seeding is usually unsuccessful, we need to research seed propagation to produce plants for restoration. Our objective was to assess pre-germination treatments for six native woody species (Acacia caven, Lithraea caustica, Quillaja Saponaria, Porlieria chilensis, Kageneckia angustifolia, and Ceratonia chilensis) of the sclerophyll forest, considering its operational applicability and consequences for nursery plant production. Treatments were selected according to previous studies, and operational applicability in nurseries. Germination and level of seeds water imbibition were assessed. Results indicate that time for seed water imbibition is critical for germination in A. caven, P. chilensis and K. angustifolia, with an average germination of 90.2 ± 2.0%, 85.0 ± 4.7%, and 47.4 ± 2.3%, respectively. Gibberellin did not improve germination compared to water soaking in Q. Saponaria, K. angustifolia and P. chilensis. In addition, physical scarification is a suitable treatment for L. caustica and C. chilensis, instead of chemical scarification, avoiding handling toxic and corrosive compounds in nurseries. We recommend assessing seed water imbibition rates as a key factor for proper germination processes. Successful experiences of restoration of Mediterranean forests in Chile, South AmericaPonencias de CongresosTemas : 1. Rainwater harvesting techniques to restore savanna-like forests -- 2. Restoration of sclerophyll forests at high altitude -- 3. Restoration of boldo (Peumus boldus) forest through intensive management -- 4. Restoration of ruil (Nothofagus alessandrii) forest -- 5. Restoration of a mixed forest of Chilean oak (Nothofagus obliqua), olivillo (Aextoxicon punctatum) and Chilean laurel (Laurelia sempervirens) affected by a fire, Cayumanqui mountain -- 6. Stabilization of coastal sand dunes with stone pine (Pinus pinea)