1,540 trees in Sovet

In Sovet, this is a reforestation project where PlantC is involved in supporting 1,540 trees across nearly 0.85a. There are seven species:

This combination of deciduous and coniferous species is part of a reforestation of a plot affected by bark beetles and ash dieback.

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.
Recovery rate: 80% – the soil is challenging… There has already been a replanting!
69.49 tonnes of CO₂sequestered over 30 years.

Project conducted in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.

1,540 trees in Sovet
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Visit to the Sovet Plot in 2024

We visited the site on June 14, 2024. The plot located in the province of Namur was primarily covered with spruce and ash trees. Unfortunately, like most spruce trees in Wallonia, they were affected by bark beetles, and ash dieback…

The bark beetle is a small insect of the order Coleoptera that slips between the bark and the sapwood. Generally, it attacks trees that are already in poor condition, experiencing water stress or nutrient deficiency due to poor soil, but it can spread very quickly and decimate entire stands.

The economic consequences are catastrophic, as this wood is valued for its mechanical qualities (hard and flexible), and the losses are therefore immense!

The Planting

The owner made the choice to focus on seven different species, and he is right! 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 more prevalent, certain species are ideal targets.

We are firmly convinced that in the future, the species we have will shape the timber market, so it is wise to diversify one’s forest!