Although the surface area of French forests has been increasing over the past century, climate hazards are compromising their health. The number of dead trees has accelerated in recent years, not only due to the increasing frequency of storms and forest fires, but also because of prolonged and intensified droughts. These conditions weaken the trees, making them more vulnerable to the spread of bio-aggressors. As a result, the quality of forest habitats for both flora and fauna is deteriorating, along with the forests' ability to sequester carbon. Estimates over the past decade show that their CO2e storage capacity has been halved.
At a time when high expectations are placed on forests to help combat climate change, the Falco project was designed to improve the resilience of forest ecosystems across more than 200 hectares. To achieve this, hummingbirds has once again partnered with Fransylva Services, which brings together a large network of private forest owners. Together, we have selected 20 plots belonging to owners who wish to afforest or reforest the area. Technical plans were developed to minimize soil disturbance, and species were chosen to best adapt to current ecological conditions and anticipated climate changes. The project will be certified by the French Label bas-carbone, aiming at removing more than 44,000 tCO2e from the atmosphere over 30 years.
