Meticulous Reforestation in Stoumont (326)

The Stoumont Reforestation in Detail

In Stoumont, this is a reforestation project where PlantC supports 1655 trees over nearly 0.92ha. There are seven species.

This combination, consisting of deciduous and coniferous species, is part of a reforestation of a bark beetle-affected plot.

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: 95%
110.75 tonnes of CO₂sequestered over 30 years.

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

Meticulous Reforestation in Stoumont (326)
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Visit to the Stoumont Plot in 2024

We visited the site on October 17, 2024. The plot located in the province of Liège was mainly covered with spruce trees. Unfortunately, like most spruce trees in Wallonia, they were affected by bark beetles.

The bark beetle is a small beetle 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 a nutrient deficiency due to poor soil, but it can spread very quickly and decimate entire stands.

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

The Planting

It is always very pleasant to come across owners who are so attentive to their plantations. Here, the owner spends about 2 days a week working in his woodlot. Between clearings, thinnings, plantings, and formative pruning, nothing escapes his attention, and the result is magnificent!

The owner chose to bet on seven different species, and he is 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 more prevalent, certain species are ideal targets.

We are deeply convinced that in the future, the species we have will shape the timber market, so it’s worth diversifying your forest!

Plantation Visits in Autumn… Isn’t That a Wonderful Idea?!

In mid-October 2024, the autumn colors were already vibrant! It is always pleasant to walk in the forest and observe these natural watercolors mixed with the specific scent of the season, especially when we have the chance to visit a plot along the Amblève, this mythical river at the foot of the village of Stoumont.