2024-2025_Escombres-et-le-Chesnois (08)_France

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Picea sitchensis

Larch

Fagus sylvatica

Acer pseudoplatanus

Quercus petraea

La commune d'Escombres-et-le-Chesnois est entourée d'un paysage forestier dense typique des Ardennes. La forêt qui s'étend autour du village est constituée principalement de feuillus (hêtres, chênes, charmes) et de quelques résineux. Elle fait partie du massif forestier plus large des Ardennes françaises, qui se prolonge jusqu'en Belgique. Cette forêt joue un rôle écologique essentiel en abritant une faune variée, dont des cerfs, sangliers, renards et de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux. Elle est également traversée par plusieurs petits cours d’eau, contribuant au bassin hydrographique de la Meuse. Cette région est caractérisée par son relief vallonné, ses forêts denses et son climat océanique dégradé avec des influences continentales. La région est marquée par une tradition agricole et forestière, avec un patrimoine historique lié à la période médiévale et aux conflits des XIXe et XXe siècles.

GOOD_HEALTH_AND_WELL_BEING

CLEAN_WATER_AND_SANITATION

DECENT_WORK_AND_ECONOMIC_GROWTH

CLIMATE_ACTION

LIFE_ON_LAND

PARTNERSHIP_FOR_THE_GOALS

Contributes to the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and influences precipitation patterns and the local microclimate.

Preservation of local biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources.

Influences the quality and integrity of the soil-water system, and the cycling of water and nutrients.

Supports human well-being, by providing resources, income, education, and supporting recreation and heritage.

Escombres-et-le-Chesnois is surrounded by a dense forest landscape typical of the Ardennes. The forest around the village is mainly made up of deciduous trees (beech, oak and hornbeam) and a few coniferous trees. It forms part of the wider forest massif of the French Ardennes, which extends into Belgium. This forest plays an essential ecological role, providing a home for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, wild boar, foxes and many species of birds. It is also crossed by a number of small rivers, contributing to the Meuse catchment area. The region is characterised by its undulating topography, dense forests and mixed oceanic climate with continental influences. The region has a long tradition of farming and forestry, with a rich historical heritage dating back to the medieval period and the conflicts of the 19th and 20th centuries.

This project, located in the commune of Escombres-et-le-Chesnois, was a former spruce monoculture that was decimated by bark beetles (insect pests). The aim of this new plantation is to reconstitute a diversified forest by planting 5 hardwood and softwood species. As well as increasing the forest cover, this will encourage biodiversity. The diversity of species planted will also make the ecosystem more resilient to disease, climatic disturbances and pest attacks. What's more, the newly planted trees will help combat climate change by storing carbon in the atmosphere.

Escombres-et-le-Chesnois - France