Natural regeneration as a promising alternative for the renewal of large clear-cuts
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Natural regeneration as a promising alternative for the renewal of large clear-cuts
Le 01 September 2025 - Paliseul
Objectives
The model of clear-cutting followed by full replanting of spruce showed its limitations during the bark beetle crisis, and many plots were not replanted because their owners were discouraged. Is the natural regeneration that takes place in these clear-cuts of good quality? Does it make it possible to reconstitute a resilient stand that is welcoming to biodiversity AND economically viable? What work needs to be carried out on this regeneration to give it a future? Is it necessary to enrich the stand by planting, and if so, how?
These are the questions that the research project led by Hugues Claessens' team of researchers (ULiège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech) is attempting to answer, and which we will be tackling both theoretically and practically on this day. After a talk by the Gembloux researchers, who will present their results, we will visit two old clear-cuts, carry out a diagnosis of the vegetation and carry out the necessary silvicultural work (designation of objective trees, high pruning, routing, formation pruning, etc.).
Speakers
- Hugues Claessens, Jonathan Lisein and Charlotte Longrée, ULiège and Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
- Dominique Prignon, Alderman of the Forests in Paliseul
- Nicolas DassonvilleSociété Royale Forestière de Belgique
Programme
| 09h00 | Presentation of the «clear cut» research programme» |
| 10h00 | Visit the plot, diagnose the natural regeneration and discuss the various management options |
| 12h30 | Picnic (bring your own) |
| 13h30 | Carrying out the work decided on in the morning (participative workcamp): Designation of target trees, high-level pruning, trimming, identification of any areas to be replanted. |
| 16h30 | End of day |
Practical information and prices
MEETING PLACE
It will be sent to you in the confirmation letter.
Organisational costs
- RFSB member (and family): 30€ /person
- Non-member of RSFB: 60€ /person
Registration
