3872 trees in Mettet

What is happening in Mettet?

The planting was carried out following a premature felling of declining oaks and beeches, and Douglas firs.

This is a reforestation project where PlantC supports 3,872 trees across 1.9 hectares. Three species make up the reforestation in Mettet:

• Red Oak
• European Larch
• Douglas Fir

This is a plot reforested with a mix of 6 rows of Larch and Douglas fir. Red oaks, as well as sessile oaks and chestnut trees (not referenced in the project), have been planted along the paths, and natural regeneration is expected in the unworked rows.

Utilizing a diversity of species is beneficial for avifauna (flowers, fruits, and acorns, for example, are food sources for birds, insects, and small mammals). When leaves fall, humus is generated, and root systems are complementary. This will impact the recycling of elements deep, the biological activity of the soil, and the fixation and structuring of the soil.

• Planting period: January 2024.
• Survival rate: verification in progress.
• 555.06 tonnes of CO₂ sequestered over 30 years.

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