Untouched forest

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Healthy ecosystems are second to none when it comes to biodiversity. That is why we are working to restore the local ecosystem in the Monceaux-sur-Dordogne forest to preserve the habitas vital for flora and faunas survival.
Even in a forest where timber is cut, the implementation of certain protocols makes it possible to maintain or even increase the biodiversity of the forest ecosystem. This means preserving the natural habitats of the species that depend on the forest. A dead tree, a stump, or old forests that may appear useless are in fact places of life that are home to many species of insects and birds. Preserving old trees or dead wood, in a reasonable proportion (such as one dead tree per hectare), allows us to respect the balance of the forest ecosystem.
Our offer covers all the steps of the Monceaux-sur-Dordogne forest, from the preservation of the environment to the preservation of habitats and the creation of new habitats and food sources.

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Overview

A hundred years ago, most of the land was used for vineyards. In the 1850s, the "phylloxera" aphid decimated the vines, which the winegrowers did not replant in the region. Some plots were then used for firewood production. The oldest trees in the forest of Monceaux-sur-Dordogne are 30 to 50 years old. A stream runs below the plot and it is an essential environment for the salmon and the trouts that reproduce there.

Our actions

Selection of nest box sites where there is an identified habitat deficit Installation of nesting boxes Monitoring before and after the work using a protocol from the Natural History Museum with the addition of a participatory science programme. Inventories are carried out by identifying bird songs.

Creation of an interactive educational trail Workshop to raise awareness of biodiversity issues for schoolchildren and the general public

Setting up surveys of the wild bees present on the site Establishment of melliferous species adapted to the environment and to the present and potential pollinators