Project description
Participate in the planting of species adapted to climate change
The project at a glance
- Number of trees to be planted: 8,000
- Planting area: 10ha
- Species planted: 80% sessile oak, 15% local black poplar cutting, 5% verifiable birch
- Type of project: planting of species adapted to climate change
- Planting period: Winter 2018-2019
Context and benefits
The Chautagne National Forest is the largest public forest in France. It plays an essential hydrological role in regulating Rhône floods.
It inhabits a Natura 2000 classified wetland recognized for its rich biodiversity.
Unfortunately, in recent years, the soil has dried up and tends to settle. Indeed, the Rhone is becoming more and more dammed and no longer supplies enough water to the groundwater table. In addition, drought episodes due to global warming have only exacerbated the phenomenon. Faced with this situation, the trees in the poplar grove are struggling to adapt and are gradually declining.
For several years now, the Onf we are supporting on this project has been involved in a vast restoration project, including a campaign to plant species more adapted to the current context.