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Joaquim and the team

JOAQUIM AND THE TEAM

THE SOUL OF CASTANYA DE VILADRAU

More than 20 years beating to the rhythm of the Montseny: we care for the forests and the culture of our chestnut.

Hands holding freshly harvested chestnuts

20 YEARS OF HANDS IN THE SOIL AND RESPECT FOR THE MONTSENY

Leading the project is Joaquim, a passionate man with more than 20 years of experience working among chestnut trees. For him, the Montseny Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve, is not just a backdrop, but a territory with which he holds an almost spiritual connection.

As he likes to say: "This isn't a factory; it's my own backyard." This artisan, honest outlook is what guides the whole team in the mission of preserving an environment that is unique in the world.

100 % CATALAN: WE LOVE OUR CULTURE

We are a 100 % Catalan project, rooted in the land and proud of our identity. We love our culture and understand that the chestnut is far more than a fruit: it is a symbol of our history.

The castanyades are part of our DNA, a ritual that brings us together as a people around the fire in autumn. That's why our work is a form of cultural commitment: we want the chestnut tradition to remain alive, strong and with the prestige it deserves as living heritage of Catalonia.

Outdoor gathering around the Castanya de Viladrau project
Gastronomic preparation with chestnut in an artisan setting

SOCIAL ENGINE AND COMMITMENT TO THE TERRITORY

We believe in a circular economy that starts at home. Castanya de Viladrau creates work for people in the area, generating job opportunities in the Montseny and encouraging collaborations with local artisans.

We are a team that cares for people as much as it cares for trees, driving a human-centred model where knowledge is passed down from generation to generation.

RECOVERING THE CHESTNUT TREES OF THE MONTSENY: HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN VILADRAU

The chestnut trees of the Montseny are living witnesses of our history that had been left forgotten, becoming vulnerable through neglect. At Castanya de Viladrau we decided to change that fate through the active recovery of century-old estates.

By clearing the undergrowth, we bring light back to trees that had stopped breathing, acting as guardians of their well-being. This management is vital for fire prevention, since a well-cared-for forest helps reduce fire risk. What's more, a healthy chestnut tree fights climate change by absorbing CO2 and preserving soil moisture. In this way, hands and nature come together to restore the balance of our whole ecosystem.

Recovery of the chestnut trees of the Montseny in Viladrau

CLOSING THE CIRCLE: THE HONESTY OF A WHOLE CYCLE

At Castanya de Viladrau we are not just producers, we are the artisans who accompany the chestnut tree through its entire journey. Our differentiating value comes from closing the circle, guaranteeing traceability and care at every stage.

Diagram of the Castanya de Viladrau cycle
By the Fire space among leaves and chestnuts in the forest

BY THE FIRE: A SPACE FOR REFLECTION

All this effort comes together in our "By the Fire" space. It is our timeless meeting point, a place where time stands still and people connect beyond work. Here, feeling the forest and the warmth of the embers, we close the circle between forest management, the fruit and the human spirit.

Forest path in the Montseny

WANT YOUR FOREST TO COME BACK TO LIFE?

We know many landowners love their land but lack the tools to maintain it. We offer our more than 20 years of experience to help you.

Professional advice: Diagnosis and forest improvement plans. Restoring production: We make your chestnut trees profitable and healthy again. Full management: We handle the entire process, with the rigour a Biosphere Reserve demands.