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Downy Oak
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Age: 0 to 2 years old
[ Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest ](https://ecotree.green/en/offers/forest/yzeures-forest)
Time before cutting: 76 years
€14.40 VAT incl.
€54.05 Expected gross gain
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### Downy Oak
A symbol of resistance, adaptation, and Mediterranean character, the Downy Oak is the tree of sunshine and dry landscapes, capable of thriving where other species yield to heat and drought. It is a meaningful gift for someone who loves southern landscapes, or to mark a moment of determination and resilience.
Its acorns feed a varied wildlife: wild boar, jays, and squirrels, while its spring flowers provide a precious source of pollen for wild bees. Its natural cavities offer nesting sites for many bird and bat species, making it a pillar of Mediterranean biodiversity.
The Downy Oak (Quercus pubescens) is a deciduous tree of Mediterranean regions, recognisable by the white down that covers its young leaves and shoots in spring. Particularly well adapted to hot, dry summers, it is a key species for the future of forests in regions exposed to climate warming.
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### About the Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest
### About the Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest
We acquired the Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest in June 2023, which comprises several scattered plots of land in the southern part of the Indre-et-Loire region in central France. The plots on the plateau rest on heavy clay soils, which become waterlogged in winter and dry out in summer. However, the plots on the slopes have better drainage and lighter soils, often containing gravel, sand, or silt. Some areas are heathland, consisting of previously clear-cut sections and old, abandoned farmland. Various wild plants, including ferns, broom, and heather, have naturally grown in these areas.
A section of the forest has been clear-cut by previous owners. In the areas with simple Oak coppices, scattered Maritime Pines were harvested at the same time as the mature forest sections. The Maritime Pine forest was planted on former farmland about thirty years ago and is showing strong growth. The first thinning of the pines took place alongside the harvesting of the mature forest plots.
Our goal is to guide the forest towards a more diverse structure gradually. This will involve moderate cutting, replanting where necessary (in clear-cut areas), and enrichment planting. We will also support natural regeneration of the forest.
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