This 4500-tree reforestation project in Rodt, 4780 Saint Vith, aims to restore the forest after a spruce bark beetle attack. The plots are 1.47 ha and 1.27 ha, so we reforest a total of 2.74 ha. The planting of 4500 trees starts in April 2023. More specifically, we plant Oaks (Chênes), Corsican pines (Pins courses) and Larch trees (Mélèzes). This diversified plantation is important because this is a region with a lot of spruce trees. With this plantation, we promote biodiversity and create resilience in the face of climate change. Altitude (m): 590m Soil type: Loamy Composition of the previous stand: Spruces damaged by bark beetle. Accessibility: We plant on a south slope with a stream at the bottom of the plot. The site is notably crossed by a path open to the public, supporting landscape connectivity and biodiversity. Plantation updates: - Planting date: The trees were planted in spring 2023. - 4500 trees planted: The plantation includes a mix of species: 2500 larches, 2000 Corsican black pines and 1000 sessile oaks. Trees were planted in rows with 2.5m x 2.5m spacing. - Monitoring summary: Monitoring conducted in June 2024 indicated a strong survival rate of 90%. The overall health of the site is good, with no observed damage from biotic or climatic factors. Natural regeneration is occurring, particularly with birch, spruce and rowan. Rowan appears to be the most promising species for natural regeneration. - Maintenance: Replanting of larches was carried out. Besides this, no further replanting is needed.

The project: In Caleruega (Burgos), Spain, the project of 1700 trees was started in the Spring of 2023. The largest part of the trees is Quercus Ilex. Local row tillage was chosen for soil preparation, since the plot was previously an agricultural field, resulting in compacted soil when it was abandoned. This soil preparation also favors the development of the root system and water retention. The trees are planted at a distance of 5 m from each other along the row. Degradable plastic protection is installed for each tree to protect it from play and make it grow in height instead of width. A wooden stick is installed for each tree to support the seedlings as they grow. The trees used in this plantation were before mycorrhized to promote the production of black truffles. Thanks to this more developed root system and the symbiosis with the mushroom the trees will be more resistant to hot temperatures and drought. Maintenance and monitoring: Any dead plants will be replanted, they want to reach a 100% recovery rate. Over the next three years, weeds around the tree will be removed to avoid competition with the tree and to encourage the tree's growth. Local tilling of the soil each winter to encourage air exchange and the production of larger truffles.