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Stuifzand (Hoogeveen) - Netherlands

Forest restoration and creation

The previous stand, mainly made up of coniferous trees such as spruce, was attacked by the bark beetle, leaving behind only dead trees.

2023 - 2024
Financé
Surface
2,35
ha
Nombre d'arbres
7 120
Résumé du projet
The previous stand, mainly made up of coniferous trees such as spruce, was attacked by the bark beetle, leaving behind only dead trees. Whereas in the past, the bark beetle mainly affected weak trees, unable to produce resins or other compounds to protect themselves from the insect, climate change, and therefore the rise in temperature, has triggered a major proliferation of the insect, and the spread of outbreaks has affected a large part of Europe's coniferous forests. Indeed, epidemics of tree-killing bark beetles have reached unprecedented levels in the coniferous forests of the northern hemisphere, and are set to intensify further as a result of climate change. Diversity, which brings resilience to the stand, has therefore been the main criterion for selecting species to prevent the appearance of another pathogen, pest or any other disturbance from leading to mass mortality.
Principales essences :
Pinus sylvestris, Castanea sativa, Larix kaempferi, Thuja plicata, Cedrus atlantica, Pseudotsuga menziesii
Nombre total d'essences :
6
Photo de la parcelle après plantationPhoto de la parcelle après plantationPhoto de la parcelle après plantation
Sur le terrain
Contexte local

The project is unusual in that the mix of species planted includes Japanese larch, which was chosen because it is a heliophilous (light-loving) pioneer species that grows rapidly, helping more demanding species to establish. Introduced to Europe in the 1920s, it is now widespread in the region. Its deciduous leaves improve soil quality and it is adapted to the local peat soils.

A number of trees and shrubs regenerate naturally on the site, including rowan, birch, late cherry (an invasive species that needs to be controlled), spruce, yew, serviceberry, Douglas fir and holly. Many ferns, which compete with planted species, require summer clearing for 2 to 3 years to allow the trees to free themselves.

Actions sur le terrain

The aim of the project is to restore the forest area by planting a mixture of species to promote the creation of a diverse, multifunctional forest capable of coping with the effects of climate change and at the same time providing a wide range of ecosystem services in terms of biodiversity, wood production, water quality and management, carbon storage and landscape restoration. It should also be noted that this forest is open to the public.

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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