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About Confolens forest

About 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.
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Key information

Project start date:

Certification: (In progress)

Land area: 6.73 ha

Social action: Removal of fences by a work rehabilitation association.

Biodiversity features: honey hedges; trees

Temporarily closed to the public, the reopening is scheduled on 01/04

EcoTree’s initiatives

EcoTree’s initiatives

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.
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EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity

EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity

There are currently no biodiversity actions planned for this forest.
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