Par Daniel Cholet
Published on
updated on 20 Feb 23 at 17:56
Tree felling is increasingly a source of controversy.
But this time, in theRegional natural area of Boissy (a wooded area of 137 hectares which extends over Beauchamp, Saint-Leu-la-Foret, Le Plessis-Bouchard, Taverny) it is an experimental project that is being carried out this month.
Driven by theIle-de-France Nature Agency – former Ile-de-France Region Green Spaces Agency – site developer and manager, the project aims to “assess the impact of light and trampling” on the regeneration of woodlands.
“Across the entire massif, Île-de-France Nature is faced with the problem of very dense and ”tight” woods, with young trees struggling to find their place to replace the previous generation and natural seedlings that are often trampled before it might develop.
The plot is located next to the main entrance to the wood, along the chaussée Jules-César. Several trees will be removed to bring more light to the ground and the area will be fenced, temporarily (two years minimum), to prevent the public from entering.
“From there and under these conditions, we will observe the ability of the forests to regenerate. Ultimately, it will make it possible to identify management recommendations for all wood, reconciling both public reception and the renewal of forest stands”.
The tree cutting work will take place during the month of February, followed by the installation of the fence.
Signs will be posted on site to inform the public. The agglomeration specifies that dead wood is essential for the regeneration of the forest. As it decomposes, it supplies the soil with nutrients and humus. The soil is improved, ready to welcome the forest of tomorrow.
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