France

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Planting to save the Chantilly forest

16
trees planted

0.8

Objective : 2 000 Trees
Location

Oise

Type of plantation
Reforestation
Species planted
Sessile oak, Maritime pine, Scots pine

Project 

The Chantilly forest covers 6 344 hectares of land, between Oise and Val-d’Oise. In the vicinity of the Chantilly castle, this forest is a much frequented strolling place that shelters a beautiful biodiversity. For this reason, this site is classified Natura 2000. 

But, because of the accelerated climate change, the forest is put under severe strain. The recent year’s rainfall deficit is threatening its major tree species: the pedunculate oak. Along with this, an important bug proliferation, such as cockchafers, which attacks the trees from their roots. The ONF, who manages the forest, sees a massive dieback of this species, with already 40% of affected trees. 

The ONF has therefore decided to plant better adapted species: the sessile oak, maritime pine and scots pine, less water demanding and thus more resistant to heat and drought. This planting is to be integrated to the new forest’s management plan between 2020 and 2040. 

 

Contribution

- Preserving the Chantilly forest.

- Adapting the forest to climate change.

- Preserving and increasing biodiversity.

- Meeting the specific challenges of this touristic area and its heritage. 

This project contributes to 2 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.