An essential component of our territory, the forest fulfils 3 major dynamic functions at the service of society
As a production site for wood materials, the forest creates many jobs on the ground and in the downstream sector (sawmills, paper, panels, etc.);
Home to significant biodiversity, it protects soils from erosion, plays a positive role in the water and air cycles by producing oxygen and acts as a carbon sink;
A place where the public can come in search of fresh air and open spaces, the forest is a place where everyone lives: walkers, anglers, hunters, etc;
Face aux changements climatiques, le maintien de ces différentes fonctions est un défi pour que les forêts continuent à nous faire bénéficier de ses services. Des forêts plus résilientes sont avant-tout des forêts plus diversifiées, que cela soit au niveau des essences, des pratiques sylvicoles, de la génétique ou encore des habitats qui la composent. Dans cette optique, la SRFB a adopté et adapté le concept de « Mosaic forest » pour penser la forêt de demain.
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