Project description
With Reforest'Action, reforest this parcel devastated by the storm !
The project at a glance
- Number of trees to be planted: 4,950
- Plantation area: 3.75 hectares
- Species planted: Douglas, laricio pine, European larch, cedar, spruce, sycamore maple
- Project type: afforestation following a storm
- Season of plantation: October 2022
Context
In Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, after several days of heatwave, the region of Isère was hit by a storm on July 1st. As a result, this explosive cocktail of thunderstorms, violent winds and hail blew away the trees of this plot. Today, the renewal capacity of the stand is poor, except in a few limited areas.
In order to support the natural regeneration on this barren land, a project of reforestation is carried out. The restoration of the forest ecosystem is based on a method which takes climatic changes into account and introduces diverse specie, planted in a mix or in separate units, to strengthen the stand. This experimental project will provide a model for future reforestation projects in the region. Over time, the project will contribute to the development of a rich biodiversity and fight against climate change through the carbon stored by the trees.