Reforestation in Beuzet

In Beuzet (1.97 hectares), the forest plot was cut after ash dieback. 3,225 saplings were used for the reforestation of the plots.

Beuzet: Reforestation for Climate and Biodiversity

3,225 saplings were used for the reforestation of the plots. Eight species were selected, and PlantC supported 2,000 trees :

Black Alder: 279 individuals
Hornbeam: 851 individuals
Red Oak: 78 individuals
Sessile Oak: 78 individuals
Chestnut: 78 individuals
Sycamore Maples: 171 individuals
Beech: 434 individuals
Wild Service Tree: 31 individuals

Planting period: Winter 2021-2022.
The survival rate was checked in autumn 2022.
The management of the forest plot is PEFC certified.
342.10 tonnes of CO₂ sequestered over 30 years.

This project is carried out in partnership with the Royal Belgian Forestry Society.

Visit to the Beuzet Plot, 2023

Our team went to Beuzet in the presence of the forest owner on May 19, 2023. During this almost two-hour visit, we observed the state of the reforestation on various plots. As a reminder, the reforestation is notably consequent to the felling of ash trees affected by dieback.

Protected trees and hornbeam alignment in inter-rows

A True Mosaic Forest

Forest management is a family affair. The forester explains his choice to acquire part of the forest area. In the past, there were four major felling operations in one decade, but our enthusiast no longer wishes for this. He wants to implement a more reasoned management. For example, by using a maximum of woody species; by allowing natural regeneration, monitored by the Royal Belgian Forestry Society. The wooded area will then follow a management as conceptualized, for example, by the mosaic forest model.

In total, the forester and a local manager spent nearly a hundred hours maintaining the young reforestation. This involved clearing weeds twice so that they would not overly compete with the young saplings.

Remember, spring 2022 was very dry. Despite this, the project did not suffer from this drought. With the climatic conditions, the risk of damage from game animals is rather more significant. The use of protective sleeves is therefore inevitable. A third visit by the forester was made to apply a repellent. In conclusion, all the listed species could be observed.

Reforestation in Beuzet
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A Rich Ecosystem

The visited plots are beautiful. A few common frogs accompany us along the path. Many insects and spiders are also visible. Finally, diverse herbaceous flora coexists with the young trees, such as red campion or spurge sp., for example. A specific richness literally thrives in the area. At the end of the tour, the forester even shows us the wetlands, a real ecosystem to preserve! It is impossible to imagine that residential areas and agricultural zones are not far away.

To conclude, we would like to thank you for your contributions. We also warmly thank the forester for his welcome and this moment of sharing. We are very confident about the monitoring of the reforestation.

Visit with our partners in situ

In August 2023, we went on site with Pierre Danger from VO-Group and Laurence Masure from CBC Bank, in the presence of Charles-Antoine, the forest owner.
Since 2022, he has taken particular care to identify his planting lines. The management of a plot requires daily attention …

Main objective

Reforestation of our forests

Forest

Planting / installation period
2022
PEFC
Yes
Number of trees
2 000
Area
19 700 m²
Carbon
342.10 T of carbon sequestered over 30 years

List of selected species

Alnus glutinosa	279
Carpinus betulus	851
Quercus rubra	78
Quercus petraea	78
Castanea sativa	78
Acer pseudoplatanus	171
Fagus sylvatica	434
Sorbus torminalis	31

Since 2021, VO Group has partnered with PlantC. We cannot speak highly enough of this company: their purpose, the professionalism of their team, and their genuine interest in the living world are all truly positive.