In 2023, it was necessary to deal with the most urgent, namely, securing and clearing roads, passageways and trails, with limited logistical resources. Some trees suffered greatly from the storm, even if they will still be standing at the end of 2024. “We had the idea, on plots identified as municipal, to initially offer Forest residents the opportunity to come and collect wood. The project has matured and was adopted by the municipal council,” explained Yvon Pape, delegated advisor for sustainable development, Alain Giraud, deputy mayor and Richard Masson, director of the technical service, in charge of the project.
The wooded plots have been designated. These are Rue Neuve, Kergonan, Montagne du Roi, and Loc Amand, for a total area of approximately 78,000 m².
A convention to regulate slaughter
Other plots may then be made available. “Of course we cannot cut down just any tree. They will be marked in advance by Fabien Le Gall, responsible for green spaces, according to the health status, and the potential risk for walkers,” they specify. The National Forestry Office does not intervene. Then, an agreement will be signed with each interested person to avoid excesses and regulate slaughter. “It will be necessary to come in groups and with adequate tools of course, over a specific period.”
So everyone wins. For the municipality on the one hand, the plots will be secured and maintained and on the other, Forest residents will benefit from free wood. “Depending on the success of this operation, we will be able to expand it to others. It will surely be renewed every year.” Registrations must be made at the town hall.
