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Hautefort - France

Assisted natural regeneration

The aim of this project is to convert a poor forest into an irregular mixed forest capable of adapting to changing climatic conditions.

2024 - 2025
Financé
Surface
15,4
ha
Nombre d'arbres
23 100
Résumé du projet
The aim of this project is to convert a poor forest into an irregular mixed forest capable of adapting to changing climatic conditions. The existing stands are essentially made up of coppice of hornbeam or oak under oak and old plantations of Douglas fir that have not been maintained. However, natural regeneration is present in the understorey. The owner wishes to support forest renewal using species already present and improve the quality of the wood produced. This work will make the forest more resilient, in particular by increasing the amount of dead wood on the ground (water retention and ‘air conditioning’ effects) and by allowing the installation of diversified species. Maintaining islands of senescence and ‘Methuselah’ trees with traces of micro-habitats will increase the potential Biodiversity Index. A small stream also runs through the estate and there are marshy areas on the eastern side of the property.
Principales essences :
Quercus robur, Carpinus betulus, Populus tremula, Ulmus laevis, Pinus sylvestris, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Prunus avium, Castanea sativa, Sorbus torminalis
Nombre total d'essences :
9
Photo de la futaie mélangée de pins et feuillus avant travaux de régénération naturelle assistéePhoto de la futaie feuillue avant travaux de régénération naturelle assistéePhoto de la futaie mélangée de pins et feuillus avant travaux de régénération naturelle assistée
Sur le terrain
Contexte local

In the region, clear-cutting (of chestnut trees for the production of stakes or of coniferous trees for the production of timber) is very common. The surface area of these clear-cuts varies between 1 ha and 5 ha in a single block, depending on the fragmentation of the forest property. The forest concerned by this project has existed for over 70 years (and even 200 years for some plots). This new silvicultural management will enable it to be preserved for many years to come.

Actions sur le terrain

The work is selective and localised, spread over several years and will last for the entire life of the forest. Initially, the conversion of this massif into a continuous and diversified cover involves an inventory of future stems and mature trees in order to plan the location of senescence islands. The trees are then marked with a view to routing, depressing and partitioning in order to recreate a forest design consistent with production objectives. This silvicultural work will be carried out on a non-wood basis, which will increase the forest's reserve of dead wood. Finally, the trees of the future will be pruned to guarantee their proper growth and the quality of the wood that will be produced.

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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