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Dömös - Hungary

Forest restoration and creation

In Dömös, Hungary, between the 1st and the 3rd of December 2014, heavy freezing rain severely damaged this forest of hairy oaks.

2025 - 2026
A financer
Surface
8
ha
Nombre d'arbres
12 000
Résumé du projet
In Dömös, Hungary, between the 1st and the 3rd of December 2014, heavy freezing rain severely damaged this forest of hairy oaks. The weight of the ice caused many of the trees to give way. This created large gaps that disrupted the regular stand and called into question its long-term survival. The project differs from traditional forest management methods by enriching the gaps with young seedlings that will be protected from the teeth of game and regularly maintained. At the same time, this stand will be irregularised, thanks to management that is conducive to maintaining a continuous forest cover. Sessile oak has been selected as the main species. Over time, this forest will become more resilient in the face of climate change. The diversity of species will provide more habitats for biodiversity. Finally, the trees planted will store carbon, thereby helping to combat global warming.
Principales essences :
Prunus avium, Tilia cordata, Pyrus pyraster, Acer platanoides, Acer pseudoplatanus, Sorbus aucuparia, Quercus petraea, Fraxinus excelsior, Carpinus betulus, Acer campestre
Nombre total d'essences :
11
Photo du peuplement actuel, sur lequel seront effectués les travaux de régénération naturelle assistéePhoto du peuplement actuel, sur lequel seront effectués les travaux de régénération naturelle assistéePhoto du peuplement actuel, sur lequel seront effectués les travaux de régénération naturelle assistée
Sur le terrain
Contexte local

This stand of hairy oak is located in a public forest in the Danube-Ipoly National Park, which covers the hills of Pilis, Visegrád and Börzsöny.

The diversity of this area is unique in Hungary, as it is the meeting point of numerous rivers and hills, and is also classified as a Natura 2000 site. This forest is visited by many hikers and is an important recreational area.

The aim here is to strengthen the vegetation layers in the undergrowth and improve the general plant cover of the stand, turning it into an irregular high forest, paying particular attention to diversity and to species that are not very present on the plot, by encouraging their long-term establishment.

Actions sur le terrain

Natural regeneration silvicultural operations take place over several years:

  • Removal of degraded trees ;
  • Inventory of gaps to be enriched;
  • Clearing bramble overgrown gaps;
  • Soil preparation;
  • Engrillage to protect the seedlings from the teeth of game, which is very present in the area;
  • Planting;
  • Implementing special management measures to even out the stand: gradual removal of mature trees and deferred regeneration to create a more heterogeneous woodland structure.
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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