In Ouffet, PlantC supported the reforestation of 1,620 trees! In total, there are three different species.
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The Ouffet Reforestation in Detail
In Ouffet, it is a reforestation project where PlantC supports 1,620 trees over nearly 1ha. There are three species: Atlas cedar, sessile oak, American oak.
This combination of deciduous and coniferous species is part of a reforestation of a coniferous plot post-bark beetle.
Using a diversity of species is beneficial for avifauna (flowers, fruits, and acorns, food sources for birds, insects, and small mammals, for example). Consequently, when leaves fall, humus is generated, and root systems are complementary. This will also impact the recycling of deep elements, the biological activity of the soil, the fixation and structuring of the soil.
- Planting Period: Winter 2022-2023.
- Survival rate: 90% EXCEPT for the cedars, which are suffering greatly!
- The management of the forest plot is PEFC certified.
- 188.95 tonnes of CO2 sequestered over 30 years.
Project conducted in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.
Visit to the Ouffet Plot in 2024
We visited the site on May 22, 2024, on a beautiful afternoon!
After an episode of bark beetle infestation that affected part of the stand, the owner chose to call upon SRFB and PlantC to replant on her plot.
The Condroz is a region still heavily marked by the presence of ash trees. So, although the ash tree population is declining due to ash dieback, a microscopic fungus affecting the leaves and then the roots, it is still common to encounter many ash trees in the region.
The owner opted to focus on three different species. In the context of climate change, it is important not to put all one’s eggs in one basket. Indeed, with diseases and insect attacks becoming increasingly prevalent, certain species are ideal targets.
Therefore, this plot features a mix of conifers and deciduous trees.
For the conifers, we have Atlas cedar, and among the deciduous trees, we find American oak and sessile oak.
The species were planted in several clusters of the same species. The deciduous trees have taken well, but the Atlas cedar much less so… Either this species is not suitable for the soil type, exposure, and site conditions, or the received plants were not of good quality. Unfortunately, that happens!
Stay tuned for more forest adventures!
