Climate adaptation transformation of species-poor forests

… native tree species with well-digesting leaf litter in those clogs. Since the wild population in the Flemish forests is on average very high, the clogs must be protected against gluttons of deer in particular. We do this with wooden grids (so-called ‘reeblocks’) to avoid the use of plastic in forests. Because most sandy soils in Flanders are acidified, we add substances in the plant pit to offer the plants better growing conditions. This project supports strategic programme 7 of the ANB business plan (Blue Deal) (operationalisation of a strategy for the adaptation of Flemish nature to the effects of climate change), specifically for pine forests and mixed forests with an important share of pine. In order to make the planting sites accessible, old clearing slopes and access roads will be exempted where necessary. Lots / Lots: LOT 1 - BOSLAND This plot is located in the province of Limburg in the region of Lage to Hoge Kempen. The domain Pijnven is not publicly accessible. The rangers are Eddy Ulenaers (0497 67 94 93), Patrick Schuurmans (0479 79 93 65) and Sam Janssen (0492 74 22 34). The files of Molenplek can be reached via the Kiefhoekstraat, 3940 Hechtel-Eksel. The files of Gemeentebossen Eksel can be reached via the Eindhovensebaan, 3940 Hechtel-Eksel. The files of Heide behind the Gorten can be reached via the Napoleonsweg, 3900 Pelt. In the files of Heide behind the Gorten another wood exploitation is carried out before clogs have to be placed. This operation is normally completed by the start of the contract but may have an impact on the accessibility of the site in the event of any delay in operation. The tenderer must take this into account.; LOT 3 - ISAEKSHOEF This plot is located in the province of Limburg in the region Hoge Kempen tot Voeren. The ranger is Jef Broux (0474 84 06 40). The files of Isaekshoef can be reached via the Weg naar Zutendaal (thv nr. 199), 3630 Maasmechelen.; LOT 2 - CHALLENGE This plot is located in the province of Limburg in the region Lage tot Hoge Kempen. The ranger is Erwin Vanbriel (0499 59 33 02). The files of Molenplek can be reached via the Berkenstraat, 3530 Houthalen-Helchteren.; LOT 5 – COLOR This plot is located in the province of Limburg in the region Hoge Kempen tot Voeren. The ranger is Steve Cox (0479 67 95 30). From September 2026, wood will be exploited in the northernmost Coal Track stocks, which mainly consist of Corsican pine. Subsequently, there is also a fight against the American bird cherry in that zone. The tenderer must take this into account.; LOT 4 – DRIEBEUKENBOS This plot is located in the province of Limburg in the region Hoge Kempen tot Voeren. The ranger is Steve Cox (0479 67 95 30). The files of Driebeukenbos can be reached via the Europalaan, 3650 Dilsen-Stokkem.