Objectives

With 2.7 million m³ in the Walloon region, larch is the fourth most important conifer species, and its significance is only growing. The species is notably used for diversification and as an alternative to spruce and Douglas fir. However, with its pioneering and sun-loving nature, larch does not behave in the same way as these others, and the silviculture required to get the best out of it is entirely specific. Over the course of the day, we will visit larch plantations and natural regenerations of varying ages and see, at each stage, what needs to be done to ensure good individual tree growth. Thinning marking exercises and demonstrations of thinning and pruning will punctuate the day.

Speakers

• Hughes Claessens, ULiège
• Vincent Colson, Private Small Forest Support Unit
• Nicolas Dassonville, Royal Forestry Society of Belgium

Programme (PDF format)

Practical information and prices

MEETING PLACE
It will be sent to you in the confirmation letter.

Organisational costs

• RFSB member (and family): 20€ /person
• Non-member of RSFB: 40€ /person

Registration