Welcome to Sparmont, a charming hamlet nestled in the municipality of Hamoir. Here, an exemplary planting project is being implemented, designed to strengthen local biodiversity. It intelligently combines different types of vegetation: a double-row hedge, an alignment of swamp oaks, as well as a row of pollard willows.
PIERRE’S PROJECT
Pierre Peltzer has taken over the family farm, comprising cultivated land and forest plots. Passionate about forests, he has undertaken numerous developments around his land to promote biodiversity: rows of trees, reforestation with future-oriented species, free-growing or low-trimmed hedges…
We are supporting him today in this dynamic, for the planting of a field-edge hedge and a row of swamp oaks. A project that fully aligns with an ecological network approach, at the crossroads of Ouffet’s agricultural and forest landscapes.
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STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTS
The project includes three main sections:
Meeting numerous eligibility criteria for its Takecare sustainability program, the company Trafic has chosen to co-finance the 230 meters of hedge, the alignment of swamp oaks on .
These elements form a coherent landscape framework. The honey-producing and nourishing hedges provide an ecological link between neighboring woodlands, while offering food and shelter to numerous species. The row of oaks, for its part, structures the path and provides a strong landscape impact.
A beautiful illustration of a living territory where agriculture, biodiversity, and landscape coexist harmoniously.
Agroforestry
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Planting / installation period2024
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Number of trees776
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Area2 010 m²
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Meters of hedge230 m
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Carbon68.18 T of carbon sequestered over 20 years
When we addressed the chapter “Biodiversity” as part of our Take Care program, the team’s desire to take concrete local action quickly became apparent.
We then found in PlantC an attentive and committed partner, capable of offering us a solution that is both professional and has a strong impact on biodiversity.
Thanks to the network of farmers and market gardeners spread throughout Belgium, we will be able to develop a project near each of our stores by 2030.
Our decision to collaborate with Plant C is also based on the rigorous approach to selecting its partners: plantations are chosen according to the local biotope, implemented with care, and are subject to regular monitoring.
We are delighted with this collaboration, enriched throughout the year by clear information and constant visibility on current and upcoming projects.
