Melgven forest ================ Discover our Melgven forest in Brittany, the work we do there and the trees you can buy. ![foret-de-melgven](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/forest-01.jpg?d=240x135) [ Buy trees ](#forest_treeshop) [ See more photos ](#forest_gallery) ### About Melgven forest ### About Melgven forest Located in the Northwest of France in Brittany, the Melgven forest underwent clearcutting before we acquired it in 2020. The forest's name comes from the words "mell" (rounded hill) and "gwenn" (white). Thus Melgven means "the white hill".The forest grows on a northeast-facing slope with more than 1.000 mm yearly rainfall. The plot is suitable for Douglas fir and Chestnut, and the weed vegetation consists mainly of moor grass and ferns. The area around the forest has historical sites dating back to the Gallo-Roman era. Read moreRead less ![foret-de-melgven](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/forest-02.jpg?d=128x128) ![foret-de-melgven](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/location-map.svg?d=128x128) ### Key information Project start date: May 1, 2020 Certification: PEFC Land area: 3.7 ha Social action: none Biodiversity features: a steam Open to the public: 01/03 to 01/09 ### EcoTree’s initiatives ### EcoTree’s initiatives When we took over the forest management, we cut the fuel wood growing on the plot to prepare to plant Douglas Fir and Chestnut. We prepared the soil by leaving Windrow on the plot and began the planting in the spring of 2022. We coated the young trees in Trico, an agent based on sheep fat, which deters game from eating the plants. In 2023, our foresters put in place protection around the Chestnut trees. They also replanted trees to replace the first young Douglas firs that did not survive. In the coming years, we plan to continue to ensure good upkeep of the plot and to frequently clear the competitive vegetation, to allow the trees to grow. Read moreRead less ![ecotree forester at work](https://img.ecotree.green/humans/team-ecotree/at-work/in-ploerdut-01.jpg?d=128x128) ### Our trees available for purchase Discover the trees that inhabit the forest, become owners and support their sustainable management There are currently no trees for sale in this forest. [ See more trees ](https://ecotree.green/en/treeshop) ### EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity ### EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity There are currently no biodiversity actions planned for this forest. Read moreRead less ![photo of a bird](https://img.ecotree.green/fauna/birds/bird-02.jpg?d=128x128) ### Join us in the forest BlogRooted in progress: What’s new in your digital forest?Mar 19, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/rooted-in-progress-what-s-new-in-your-digital-forest) BlogForest biodiversity: How insects, trees & habitats keep ecosystems aliveFeb 19, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/forest-biodiversity-how-insects-trees-habitats-keep-ecosystems-alive) BlogWhat are wetlands and why does our planet need them?Feb 3, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/what-are-wetlands-and-why-does-our-planet-need-them) [ See all articles ](https://ecotree.green/en/blog) ### Delve into Melgven Forest See pictures from the project. ##### Delve into Melgven Forest ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/03.jpg?d=240x135) PreviousNext ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135)![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135)![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/03.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melgven Forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melgven/gallery/03.jpg?d=240x135) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)graham has started a [subscription of 1 tree in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Raphaël has started a [subscription of 2 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Chloe has started a [subscription of 3 trees in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Heta has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Adrian has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/04/ca284db9e94888e3bcebe9af570dcba6ab4eb418.png?d=70x70)Pierre-Olivier helped preserve 1 m² of the [m2 of restored natural ecosystem in Champeau Forest, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6267) project in Champeau Forest (Côte-d'Or, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/03/dd7ce55df2c354580f6e5888986fc66b4521810f.jpeg?d=70x70)Kevin purchased [2 Sitka Spruces](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7614) from Priziac forest (Morbihan, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/a3bac1f3bfe7097014d073a5ed13656d31851e3d.png?d=70x70)Robert purchased [1 Hazel](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4090) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/a8aaa055381b5cb648d4614f7cc6a7928c32604e.png?d=70x70)Consafe gave away [3 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/3764) from Orø-Margrete Forest (Sjælland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/df92dd11cbfeae6aee48aa9a20bf35cee9118475.png?d=70x70)Consafe gave away [3 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7547) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/ad2a046f70a19b5676020f6a34c3b596539cbcd6.jpg?d=70x70)Consafe gave away [3 Corsican Pines](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7383) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/05/3999b46899e4791fd1ff5dccab53f800a2c7edc5.jpg?d=70x70)Thu Trang helped preserve 10.05 m² of the [m2 of restored natural ecosystem in Nouic Forest, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6243) project in Nouïc Forest (Haute-Vienne, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/ad2a046f70a19b5676020f6a34c3b596539cbcd6.jpg?d=70x70)English purchased [1 Corsican Pine](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7383) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/pack/0001/06/73607ab34b5ac5f0887ab02d21bb04b8de505aa2.jpg?d=70x70)Margit gave away [1 Newly planted forest bundle bundle](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7205) from Different regions (DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/05/ba0ad016319bc69697b63bae5029778fb1593a24.jpg?d=70x70)Pierre-Olivier helped preserve 1 m² of the [m2 of restored natural ecosystem in Pézarches Forest, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6248) project in Pézarches Forest (Seine-et-Marne, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/05/ba0ad016319bc69697b63bae5029778fb1593a24.jpg?d=70x70)Pierre-Olivier helped preserve 1 m² of the [m2 of restored natural ecosystem in Pézarches Forest, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6248) project in Pézarches Forest (Seine-et-Marne, FR) ### It's in the bag, great choice! [ Give it as a gift ](https://ecotree.green/en/give-a-gift) [ Go to cart ](https://ecotree.green/en/basket) Continue shopping