Forest regeneration
Forest soils are the forest's productive capital. It is therefore essential to limit the impact of silvicultural and harvesting operations on the soil, while taking into account the realities of the field. A balance must therefore be struck between soil protection, forest stand protection, the forestry equipment available for the type of wood to be harvested and the specific nature of the terrain, as well as aspects relating to the health and safety of forest workers.
While limiting the impact on forest soils is vital, restoring compacted soils (mechanically or naturally) or using alternative planting methods is also of prime importance.
The aim of the Soil and Forest Regeneration WG is to takestock of the currentstate of knowledge in this field, and to propose applied research projects to promote harvesting methods that respect soils, stands and workers, as well as restoration and regeneration methods that improve stand regeneration.
The soil working group met in June and September 2024. A "global" soil dossier is to be drafted following these meetings, with a view to proposing applied research projects at a later date.
