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Rydal - United Kingdom

Assisted natural regeneration

Two years ago, the owner was ordered by the authorities to fell the larch stands affected by Phytophtora.

2024 - 2025
A financer
Surface
9
ha
Nombre d'arbres
13 500
Résumé du projet
Two years ago, the owner was ordered by the authorities to fell the larch stands affected by Phytophtora. Checks are carried out to monitor the spread of this fungus, which affects England. In 2023, the presence of the disease was confirmed and all infected trees had to be felled. The work is carried out manually because of the difficulty of access and to reduce the impact on the landscape. Due to the presence of deer, sheep and many tourists, natural regeneration is non-existent, meaning that the forest will not regenerate if nothing is done. The project will lead to the conversion of a monospecific stand to a diversified stand made up of native species, mainly Scots pine. This species will provide a home for red squirrels. In addition, the dead wood will provide an important habitat and source of food for many animals. The forest will thus become stronger and more resilient.
Principales essences :
Pinus sylvestris, Quercus robur, Corylus avellana, Crataegus monogyna, Fagus sylvatica, Sorbus aucuparia, Populus tremula, Prunus avium
Nombre total d'essences :
8
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Sur le terrain
Contexte local

The project is rooted in the central part of England's Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. It is located near the hamlet of Rydal, between Grasmere and Ambleside in the Roth Valley. It is part of a large complex managed by the Lowther Estate, whose aim is to restore its woodlands and natural areas as close to nature as possible.

The forest is made up of stands of larch and old-growth broadleaved trees, including alder, oak and maple. There are also some areas where old Scots pine forests, historically very present in the region, still exist.

Actions sur le terrain

As part of the project, individual biodegradable protectors will be used to protect the trees from grazing.

A number of measures have been taken to combat the adverse effects of the large influx of tourists:

  • When trees were felled near the paths, 4 forestry workers were in charge of felling them, while 3 others were responsible for stopping people to avoid accidents;
  • A large number of diseased larch trees were felled, and for every tree felled, 12 will be replanted to ensure the success of this restoration operation, although the law only allows for 6.
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.
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