Sold out

Maritime Pine

Age: 2 to 4 years old

Time before cutting: 86 years

€15 VAT incl.

€72.83 Expected gross gain

Maritime Pine

Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is part of the Pinaceae family. Originally from the central and western Mediterranean, it can support itself in poor soils but needs light, heat and some atmospheric humidity while withstanding summer drought. It has the record length for its needles and has bright, light brown cones: 20 cm for each!

- Growth: rapid growth
- Height: 30 meters
- Foliage: has long rigid needles grouped in pairs and large cones
- Trunk: hardwood, slightly flexible, with branches arranged in whorls that extend horizontally
- Bark: thick bark, coarse grain with a very pronounced resinous odor
- Color: reddish-colored wood

Learn more

About La Chapelle-Saint-Rémy forest

Located in the north-east of Le Mans in France, this forest covers more than 13 hectares in an agricultural and forest environment.
Following a clear-cutting operation initiated before our purchase, we decided to amend the soil by applying experimental biochar before reforesting. The aim is to measure the effect of biochar on the growth of saplings and soil fertility. The reforestation of the clear-cut was carried out with maritime pine, Douglas fir and birch, the best adapted species to the sandy soils of this forest site. The silvicultural itineraries we have chosen are based on irregular forestry. In addition, a plot of laricio pines was also preserved.

Learn more