Nîmes IUT

planting a micro-forest at IUT

Published on in Eco responsibility, Corporate life

The Nîmes IUT is taking part in an initiative launched by Nîmes Métropole to plant micro-forests in urban areas. The planting will take place on Monday December 4 and Tuesday December 5 , in the form of a participative worksite to which all IUT staff and students are invited, subject to registration*.

The project will be coordinated by the Soignons la Terre, Soignons les Hommes association, in partnership with Nîmes Métropole.

*1-hour slots - The link to register for the planting site will be sent by e-mail

ALL INFORMATION ABOUT MIcro-forest

What is a micro-forest?

Imagine a dense plantation, filled with hardy, local species: with a high planting density (3 to 7 plants per m2), each species is pushed to give its best to catch a ray of sunlight and thrive. This positive competition promotes rapid growth and the creation of a complex, diverse ecosystem, offering the experience of a traditional forest in a tiny area.

what's it for?

  • Helps infiltrate runoff water
  • Carbon sink role
  • Temperature controller
  • Autonomous after two to three years
  • In favor of bio-diversity

Course

The micro-forest will be planted by students and staff in a 100 m2 area on the IUT campus.

The Soignons la Terre Soignons les Hommes association will supervise the planting work, after scouting, checking the network and preparing the site.

What next?

Watering and weeding will be carried out for 3 years by Nîmes Métropole until the micro-forest becomes self-sufficient.

These micro-forests should thus become true reservoirs of biodiversity that can be seen evolving, but which will not be visited by humans. Nature will be left alone!

First day of planting - December 5, 2023

The work was delayed by a day due to bad weather conditions, but we took advantage of this magnificent day to plant more than half of the specimens planned. Many thanks to all those who took part and we look forward to seeing you on Monday December 11.

Thanks also to Mathieu and his team from the Soignons la Terre, Soignons les Hommes association for all their explanations and advice!