In Clavier, our partners support a reforestation project that is the result of post-bark beetle diversification, where 11 species were planted over 0.93 hectares.
In total, 1,069 trees were planted on Mr. de Liedekerke’s plot.
- Planting period: Spring 2021
- The survival rate was checked in autumn 2021.
- 111.46 tonnes of CO2 sequestered over 30 years.
This project is carried out in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society of Belgium.
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Visit to the Clavier plot in 2023
On October 11, 2023, PlantC visits the reforested plot.
We are welcomed by Mr. de Liedekerke, a retiree passionate about nature. In addition to managing this plot, he created the Bois de la Drève Nature Reserve in Clavier (8 hectares). An ornithology enthusiast, he participated in the Atlas of Breeding Birds in 2009. He has identified no fewer than 70 bird species within a 5 km radius! Let’s move on to monitoring the reforestation…
Mr. de Liedekerke wished to protect the plantation by installing a fence, as game pressure is significant in the region.
The organization of the reforestation
The plot consists of 4 blocks separated by firebreaks , with 4 magnificent hybrid elms in the center.
On the East side, the most shaded part, we find a dry mesotrophic soil that is silty-stony with flint or gravel and primarily favorable natural drainage. This explains the choice to plant conifers there: Nordmann Fir (shade-tolerant species) and Atlas Cedar.
These are species with great future potential in the face of climate change. Their growth cycle is very slow, which requires clearings. Mr. de Liedekerke is considering replanting the cedars with oaks this winter.
On the Northeast side, the mesic mesotrophic soil. Only deciduous trees are found there: Warty birch, hornbeam, wild service tree.
The wild service trees have proven very vigorous, showing great resistance to frost, droughts, heatwaves, and winds. Birch has a positive impact on the forest ecosystem; it facilitates the establishment of other species.
To the west of the 2 plots, we find silty-stony soils with a calcareous load or containing limestone and favorable natural drainage (mesic – eutrophic). They have a high mineral content and are highly fertile.
The plot benefits from heterogeneous natural regeneration; the western part, being richer in minerals, shows the development of eared willows, birches, viburnums, etc.
As you can see, the plantation is thriving!
Visit with Our Partners
On June 14, 2024, we visited the Clavier plot in the presence of Mr. de Lidekerke and the partner companies (EinBaum, Brow-Forman).
A time to share the issues related to the reforestation of the plot (site, choice of species, maintenance, protection).
A rich moment filled with anecdotes, passion, and knowledge!
Forest
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Planting / installation period2021
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PEFCNo
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Number of trees1 068
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Area9 300 m²
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Carbon111.46 T of carbon sequestered over 30 years
List of selected species
| Betula pendula | 50 |
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| Quercus petraea | 50 |
| Carpinus betulus | 50 |
| Acer pseudoplatanus | 190 |
| Sorbus torminalis | 50 |
| Cedrus atlantica | 160 |
| Abies nordmanniana | 175 |
| Juglans nigra | 60 |
| Quercus rubra | 140 |
| Castanea sativa | 140 |
| Ulmus | 4 |
