In Tellin, PlantC supported the reforestation of 2000 trees! In total, there are six different species.
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Reforestation in Tellin in Detail
In Tellin, this is a reforestation project where PlantC supports 2000 trees across nearly 2 ha. There are five species: European Larch, Beech, Sessile Oak, American Oak, and Wild Cherry.
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%
- 154.48 tonnes of CO2 sequestered over 30 years.
Project conducted in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.
Visit to the Tellin Plot in 2024
We visited the site on May 16, 2024, just before heavy spring showers. Fortunately, during our visit, we enjoyed radiant sunshine!
After a bark beetle outbreak that affected part of the stand, the owner chose to call upon SRFB and PlantC to replant on her plot.
This region is rich in biodiversity for both fauna and flora. The soils of Famenne are generally poor, with shallow bedrock, namely shale. Consequently, many highly diverse plants can grow there.
The owner took a chance on five different species, and she was right! In the context of climate change, it is important not to put all your 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.
- European Larch (641 individuals)
- Sessile Oak (595 individuals)
- Beech (425 individuals)
- American Oak (127 individuals)
- Wild Cherry (212 individuals)
The species were planted in several groups of the same kind, which is already excellent, but you will see in other forest visits that it is possible to mix species on the same planting line!
Stay tuned for more forest adventures!
