Confolens forest

We are planting a mixed forest that will be managed according to the principles of irregular high forest on these former agricultural plots that could not find a buyer.

Located in the north, equidistant from Limoges and Angoulême, the small town of Confolens is situated in the heart of a region with a long history of agriculture. A land of vineyards and pastures, Charente produces the grapes used to make cognac, but remains less forested than the neighbouring Dordogne department. It is therefore appropriate to plant a new forest here, which will allow a rich ecosystem to develop.

On these former agricultural plots of some 6 hectares, there are hedges that we will preserve, as well as the habitat trees that have their place in a mixed forest.

After tilling the soil to ensure optimal growth, young plants will be planted according to the following distribution:

• Plot 1: Downy oak (70%), Atlas cedar (20%), Checker tree (10%)
• Plot 2: Atlas cedar (70%), Turkey oak (20%), Hungarian oak (10%)
• Plot 3: Maritime pine (70%), Downy oak (20%), Pubescent oak (10%)

We will apply Trico to the young trees twice a year during the first few years after planting to protect the young trees from browsing by game.

There are currently no biodiversity actions planned for this forest.