This is a diversification reforestation project consisting of 8 species. In total, 2,000 trees were planted in Gedinne with the support of PlantC.
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The 8 species in detail:
- Spruce (Picea abies) – 605 individuals.
- Beech (Fagus sylvatica) – 152 individuals.
- Red Oak (Quercus rubra) – 152 individuals.
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) – 303 individuals.
- European Larch (Larix decidua) – 242 individuals.
- Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) – 182 individuals.
- Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. Laricio Maire ) – 182 individuals.
- Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) – 182 individuals.
In total, 2,000 trees were planted with the support of PlantC.
- Planting Period: Winters 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
- Survival rate verified in autumn 2021.
- 213.68 tons of CO2 sequestered over 30 years.
Pines, cedars, and beeches enhance the biological interest of the project (associated species that will grow alongside the trees, and the pine allows light to reach the ground). The project’s major benefit is also its significant CO2 absorption.
Finally, at soil level, the interspersed planting of different coniferous species will ensure good exploration of the various soil horizons.
This project is the result of our partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.
Visit to the Plot in May 2023
On this plot, numerous species, primarily conifers, succeed a spruce monoculture.
The coniferous species, interspersed, will benefit from their varied root systems to explore suitable soil horizons.
Our field visit reveals a generally good establishment. Furthermore, a beautiful floristic diversity is evident within this plot.
Common sorrel colors the sections red, while broom, typical of acidic soils, rivals it with its yellow blooms.
While clear-cutting contributes to degrading the forest environment, it produces interesting transitional states for biodiversity: dormant seed banks that awaken (remember we talked about natural regeneration), and sun-loving species that see the sun again.
Transitional environments that serve as biodiversity havens, renewed seed production, and temporary clearing effects.
