Building on the project conducted in Fleurus in 2023, Vincent Matelard wished to reintroduce plant cover with PlantC. He chose to divide his plots of alfalfa and potatoes with multi-layered tree hedges on 2 rows. His objective: to attract crop auxiliaries and strengthen the ecological network in Boignée.
Vincent’s concerns revolve around a desire to reorganize his plot layout. Here, we therefore have smaller plots where the hedge meets the following objectives :
- to strengthen the ecological network on her farm,
- to promote a host of active auxiliaries against pests,
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Hedges: an ecological and nourishing corridor
Meeting numerous eligibility criteria for its Takecare sustainability program, the company Trafic chose to co-finance the approximately 590 meters of living hedges in 2 rows.
On January 3, 2025, the planting of the linear elements was carried out after a period of intense rain. Prior to this, following the advice of the PlantC team, the planting team sowed dwarf clover to facilitate the implementation of the hedge.
The hedge consists of hawthorn, hornbeam, hazel, black elderberry*… A mixture of more than 11 different species of native trees and shrubs are now planted.
Regarding the standard trees, the choice fell on sessile oak, wild service tree, and small-leaved lime. These 48 trees are spaced 10m apart and are staked to guide them. The long-term objective here is to valorize these species as timber.
On March 11, during a reconnaissance visit, we observed the ongoing bud burst …
Characteristics of the hedge project
| PLANTING | 1,180 m of hedges |
| PLANTING SEASON | Winter 2024-25 |
| *LIST OF SPECIES | Single-seed hawthorn Hornbeam Sessile oak Wild service tree Common dogwood Field maple Purging buckthorn Hazel Purple willow Black elderberry Small-leaved lime |
