Red Cedar

Age: 0 to 2 years old

Time before cutting: 56 years

€18 VAT incl.

€45.46 Expected gross gain

Red Cedar

The Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a coniferous species from northwestern North America introduced to Europe in the second half of the 19th century. It is often associated with Douglas fir in the lush forests of the North Pacific coast or along streams and swamps.
The Amerindians used its soft, light, resistant and rotproof wood to build totems, houses and canoes. Today, cedar is cultivated as an ornamental tree, mainly for hedging and less commonly used during reforestation.

- Growth: rapid
- Height: 50 to 60 meters
- Foliage: evergreen with broad, flattened, scale-shaped branches
- Trunk: often divided at the base
- Bark: smooth during the early years, then cracked with age
- Color: crimson then grey

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The Cléden-Poher 2 forest in a nutshell

Just a few kilometres from our Cléden-Poher Forest, the Cléden-Poher 2 Forest was hit hard by Storm Ciaran in early November 2023. Around 75% of the Sitka spruce trees, planted by the previous owner about thirty years ago, were lost in the storm.

The former owner, now retired, decided not to reinvest and chose to sell the land to us. In autumn 2024, after clearing the fallen trees, we will begin replanting. Our focus will be on tree species well-suited to the wet climate of this part of Finistère, including Western Red Cedar, Sitka Spruce, and Red Oak.

By reforesting this land, we aim to restore its natural beauty while ensuring a sustainable future for the forest.

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