Melrand forest ================ Discover our Melrand forest in Brittany, the work we do there and the trees you can buy ![foret-de-melrand](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/forest-01.jpg?d=240x135) [ Buy trees ](#forest_treeshop) [ See more photos ](#forest_gallery) ### About Melrand forest ### About Melrand forest The Melrand forest is located in the Morbihan department in Brittany. It is crossed to the south by the Brandifrout, a tributary stream of the right bank of the Blavet river, which is nationally recognised, and home to a large population of wild fish: river trout (Salmo trutta fario) and its accompanying species (European bullhead, stone loach, minnow), as well as migratory species such as European eel (Anguilla anguilla) and salmon (Salmo). Prior to our purchase in 2017, the majority of the plots were former farmlands. We planted them with tree species suited to the climate and soil such as: [Douglas fir, ](/en/species/2)[maritime pine](/en/species/7), red oak, [poplar](/en/species/21) and [Sitka spruce](/en/species/1). These planted trees will be managed in an irregular high-forest, following the principles of continuous cover forestry. Read moreRead less ![foret-de-melrand](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/forest-02.jpg?d=128x128) ![foret-de-melrand](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/location-map.svg?d=128x128) ### Key information Project start date: Sep 4, 2017 Certification: PEFC Land area: 19.55 ha Social action: none version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"? Biodiversity features: river - wetland - honey hedge - embankment - senescent trees Temporarily closed to the public, the reopening is scheduled on 01/04 ### EcoTree’s initiatives ### EcoTree’s initiatives Between 2017 and 2020, we planted Douglas firs, maritime pines, Sitka spruces, red oaks and poplars on just over 14 hectares of land. In 2021, a clearing was carried out on the maritime pines that were planted the previous year. The rest of the plantations, which were planted in previous seasons, are growing well and are free of the surrounding competing vegetation. By 2022, all the plantations were thriving and meeting their objectives. In 2023, inter-row mulching was done to clear the younger plants from competing vegetation. 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 Nearly four hectares of land are dedicated to increase the biodiversity potential of the Melrand forest and will therefore not be exploited. These areas consist of oak and [chestnut](/en/species/5) embankments that we are preserving and to which we plan to introduce honey plants in the gaps. Some old trees are being kept as they are, along with tree stumps that harbor rich biodiversity, including numerous anthills. In this sub-plot, several lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) have been recorded (cinnabor moth, marbled white, common red soldier beetle, ochlodes venata, etc) and the diversity of plants is also interesting: marsh pennywort, holly, ivy, gorse, fern, common pear tree, honeysuckle, beech etc. There is also a waterlogged area and a wet meadow on either side of a stream. The waterlogged area seems to correspond to a swampy alder and willow grove, which is a fairly rare habitat, populated by alders and willows, azure damselflies, lepidopterans, greater tussock-sedge, wild angelica, marsh thistle, floating river water-crowfoot, etc. Read moreRead less ![photo of a bird](https://img.ecotree.green/fauna/birds/bird-02.jpg?d=128x128) ### Join us in the 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) BlogWhat happens in the forest during winter?Jan 5, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/what-happens-in-the-forest-during-winter) [ See all articles ](https://ecotree.green/en/blog) ### Delve into Melrand Forest See pictures from the project. ##### Delve into Melrand Forest ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/03.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/04.jpg?d=240x135) ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/05.jpg?d=240x135) PreviousNext ![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135)![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135)![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/03.jpg?d=240x135)![Melrand forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-melrand/gallery/04.jpg?d=240x135)![Melrand 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![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Umer has started a [subscription of 3 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Umer 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)Lisa has started a [subscription of 4 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Giovanna gave away [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/77cfdea734cb4577a3619de6e6ba0db2e9e4a364.jpg?d=70x70)Brice purchased [1 Checker tree](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7362) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/df92dd11cbfeae6aee48aa9a20bf35cee9118475.png?d=70x70)Roger gave away [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/3743) from Orø-Margrete Forest (Sjælland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2a28e538467e10e5c944d7fa0ac128b00e84380c.png?d=70x70)Simon purchased [1 Norway Maple](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4680) from Orø-Margrete forest 2 (Sjælland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2635bae6bffe08ab8a11b5d360b6217ededeebbf.png?d=70x70)Lisete gave away [1 Maritime Pine](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6826) from Confolens forest (Charente, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/pack/0001/06/3ba24296b4cbc7917ed762f9d9ea42b3d2a67c89.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin gave away [1 The perfect forest gift bundle](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7394) from Different regions (FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/77cfdea734cb4577a3619de6e6ba0db2e9e4a364.jpg?d=70x70)Robert purchased [3 Checker trees](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7362) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/77cfdea734cb4577a3619de6e6ba0db2e9e4a364.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin purchased [2 Checker trees](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7362) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/82dcbb2e421cab5d712b94dc8f2c85d3facbf641.jpeg?d=70x70)Jeanette purchased [1 Pear tree](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7385) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/182a8275ffb95ab9b13911a77fab622c1f5f5177.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin helped preserve 10 m² of the [m2 of biodiversity hedges in Nyssum ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4997) project in The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Marta purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Daniel gave away [2 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Nathaniel purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/c98a25ab9a107f95c0a74bd9643dc8e333f33154.png?d=70x70)Nanna purchased [2 Hazels](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4090) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/03/5a4b02c451eca6d9634141f1548976d4bac06cfa.jpeg?d=70x70)Nadine gave away [1 Larch](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4649) from Orø-Margrete forest 2 (Sjælland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77bf71ca9c6ce899d41551b1353e2df049fc54c0.jpg?d=70x70)Michel helped preserve 19.01 m² of the [m2 of biodiversity in Thisted forest ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/3576) project in Thisted Forest (Nordjylland, DK) ### It's in the bag, great choice! 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