The challenges surrounding the Belgian forest are numerous. In this context, this is an innovative reforestation project where 6 species were planted.
- Planting period: Autumn-Winter 2021/22.
- The survival rate was checked in autumn 2022.
- 434.8 tons of CO2 sequestered over 30 years.
The management of the plot is PEFC certified.
This project is carried out in partnership with the Royal Belgian Forestry Society.
REFORESTATION FOR CLIMATE AND BIODIVERSITY
How are they innovative species? They are part of a list of species selected by European foresters to cope with new conditions related to climate change. Foresters are facing difficult choices for the survival of the Belgian forest. They are called future species. Soon, we will publish an article on this topic.
Furthermore, they represent a good array of associated species, favorable to avifauna (acorns). Larch is one of the only conifers that lose their needles. The generated humus and root systems will impact the recycling of deep elements and the biological activity of the soil. Of course, the complementarity of species allows for the fixation and structuring of the soil. For the entire reforestation project, PlantC supports 2000 trees.
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VISIT OF THE CHINY PLOT IN 2023
Report from our visit on May 26, 2023.
This plot includes the planting of innovative species. In our latitudes, liquidambar and tulip tree are species found in parks and gardens. For several years, they have attracted the attention of some foresters who perceive their potential in terms of adaptation to climate change.
The establishment is very good on this plot, which has vigorously grown grass. The area is fenced to prevent game damage. Some liquidambars seem to have suffered from a probable late frost. In our latitudes, the species must resist increasing water stress while demonstrating hardiness against late, or even early, frosts. To be continued, the planting is in good hands!
Forest
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Planting / installation period2022
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PEFCYes
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Number of trees2 000
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Area35 000 m²
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Carbon434.8 T of carbon sequestered over 30 years
List of selected species
| Cedrus atlantica - Atlas Cedar | 212 |
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| Quercus rubra - Red Oak | 495 |
| Quercus petreae - Sessile Oak | 759 |
| Hybrid Larch - Larix Eurolepis | 72 |
| Liquidambar styraciflua - Liquidambar | 231 |
| Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree | 231 |
