In an ongoing effort to secure future forest capacity, PrintReleaf is always looking to expand its network of projects, the latest addition is in France.
Forests cover almost 31% of French territory and play a crucial environmental, social and economic role. The French forest captures 15% of French annual CO2 emissions and is home to 72% of the country’s flora.
Although there is no real deforestation in Europe, the temperate forests are degraded:
- 40% of tree species are threatened with extinction in Europe.
- 20% of forests are affected by hazards (storms, fires, insects, diseases) every year.
- 500 insect species and fungal pathogens that affect the French forests.
- 50% of French forests will be exposed to a high risk of fire by 2050.
The restoration of this degraded forest ecosystem will promote the development of a rich and varied biodiversity, encouraged by the presence of several wetlands which will improve water retention in areas with a probable level of drought risk.
PrintReleaf added: “We are excited to announce that we are now planting in France with our reforestation partner, One Tree Planted.”
