Each experimental plot covers a surface area of 0.5 ha where all the trees are mapped. The experimental plots are surrounded by a buffer zone of 20 meters wide subject to the same silvicultural treatments. All the specific experiments of the project are accurately located and pathways are defined for recurrent measurements (downloads of dataloggers, dendrometer measurements, flora and regeneration monitoring, collection of beetle traps …).
Tree mapping for one of the three replicates of Scots pine in pure stand
Example of experimental plots in a mixed stand. Four treatments are studied: conservative scenario without exclusion of herbivores (open), dynamic scenario without exclusion of herbivores (open), dynamic scenario with exclusion of all herbivores with a fence (closed) and dynamic scenario allowing the entry of wild boars but not other ungulates (selective).
