What is happening in Bertrix?
It is a reforestation project where PlantC supports 870 trees across 1.76 hectares.
You are not mistaken!
Indeed, 15 species were planted on 2 adjacent plots, with 98% deciduous trees.
- Planting period: January 2024.
- Survival rate: compliant verification (>80% as of 2026-05-07).
- 176.53 tonnes of CO2 sequestered over 30 years. PLEASE NOTE: There were no prior issues on these plots (climatic or sanitary). The carbon calculation is provided for informational purposes only, as there is no proven additionality. .
Project conducted in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.
It involves gap planting, the creation of forest edges, and the enrichment of natural regeneration, with the aim of restoring a diversified, edible, and forest connected to surrounding open environments.
Hollies, hawthorns, and medlars were planted as shrub species at a spacing of 4 m x 4 m, like the forest species, with the exception of service trees and beeches, which were installed at a spacing of 2.5 m x 2.5 m.
We primarily find melliferous species, with flowers, berries, and fruits, which are food sources beneficial for the fauna (insects, birds, mammals) present on site.
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Bertrix forest biodiversity projectGet inspired
The plantation visit is scheduled soon.
The forest plot visit took place under typical early May weather in Bertrix: cool, slightly damp, with variable light. The owner and manager were present to accompany the site observation.
This was a special visit, dedicated to the enrichment cells established to reforest the plot almost exclusively with deciduous trees. In places, we observe natural birch regeneration, a sign of active spontaneous dynamics.
Despite high game pressure, the survival rate of the plantations remains satisfactory, which confirms the good adaptation of the selected species and the relevance of the enrichment approach.
Forest
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Planting / installation period2024
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Number of trees870
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Area17 600 m²
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Carbon176.53 T of carbon sequestered over 30 years
List of selected species
| Sessile Oak | 130 |
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| Chestnut tree | 80 |
| Small-leaved Lime | 60 |
| Wild Cherry | 40 |
| Wild Service Tree | 110 |
| Beech | 160 |
| Common Walnut | 10 |
| Alder | 20 |
| European Larch | 20 |
| Crabapple | 40 |
| Wild Pear | 60 |
| Rowan | 40 |
| Holly | 40 |
| Hawthorn | 20 |
| Medlar | 40 |