Good Practice - Project
Hautes Fagnes - restoration of broadleaved trees in municipal woodlands
In favour of biodiversity, a municipality decided to remove spruce trees growing on municipal soil and to rehabilitate broadleaved trees that were originally growing in these areas.
General information
RDP Priority
- P4. Ecosystems management
RDP Focus Area
- 4A: Biodiversity restoration, preservation & enhancement
RDP Measure
- M07: Basic services & village renewal
Summary
The woodlands of the municipality of Waimes are bordering the Hautes Fagnes natural reserve, registered as Natura 2000 areas. The project allows the municipality to exploit spruce trees growing on municipal soil and, in parallel, to rehabilitate the natural habitat for broadleaved trees (Quercus Robur) that were originally growing in these areas. To achieve this, a 10 years agreement was signed with the Department of Nature and Forestry of the Walloon Government (DNF) for restoring around 20 hectares of hardwood trees and including them to the natural reserve.
Results
Nearly 20 ha of municipal soil will be included in the Hautes Fagnes Natural Reserve by 2027.
The softwood sales represent stable revenues for the municipality and the restoration strand adds value for hiking tourism in the natural reserve.
Promoter
Municipality of Waimes
Funding
Total budget 34 625 (EUR)
EAFRD 13 850 (EUR)
National/regional 20 775 (EUR)
Themen
Keywords
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Documents
gp_be_hautes_fagnes_215_web.pdf
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