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Brix - France

Forest restoration and creation

Following the failure of a seeding operation, this abandoned farmland in Normandy is still unused.

2020 - 2021
Financé
Surface
6
ha
Nombre d'arbres
8 250
Résumé du projet
Following the failure of a seeding operation, this abandoned farmland in Normandy is still unused. As a result, the land has been depleted not only by years of farm work, but also by all the time spent bare, with nothing growing on it. As water cannot infiltrate the soil, it slides over the surface, taking with it any sign of nascent biodiversity and, at the same time, wiping out the environmental asset that these plots could represent. The 8,250 trees, recreating a forest ecosystem on this plot, form a healthy, diverse stand extending the tree continuity of the surrounding area. The integration of a deciduous mix, combined with the conservation of the hedgerows surrounding the land, will encourage the development and enrichment of biodiversity. The project will also store carbon, helping to combat climate change. Once mature, the trees planted will contribute to timber production.
Principales essences :
Castanea sativa, Quercus petraea, Carpinus betulus, Fagus sylvatica, Acer pseudoplatanus
Nombre total d'essences :
5
Impact
CLIMAT
Contributes to the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and influences precipitation patterns and the local microclimate.
BIODIVERSITÉ
Preservation of local biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources.
EAU ET SOLS
Influences the quality and integrity of the soil-water system, and the cycling of water and nutrients.
SOCIAL & ÉCONOMIQUE
Supports human well-being, by providing resources, income, education, and supporting recreation and heritage.