2022 – Miyawaki Planting in Vénissieux, parc de Pressensé

Before

After 4 months

Planting period : february 2022

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plants

volunteers

At the end of the small Francis de Pressensé square in Vénissieux, a 300 m² micro-forest was planted in February 2022 with the participation of around 120 people. Containing 45 local species, it will provide local residents with a grove to enjoy birdsong and summer shade. Unfortunately, its growth has been slowed by trampling and particularly aggressive bindweed, but the plantation is doing well and developing.

Planting site: Square de Pressensé, at the far end of the park, on land previously covered with lawns

Coordonnées GPS précises : 45.72524, 4.86254

The planting in pictures

Planting event in february 2022

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Prior to planting, the soil was turned over and amended so that it could be worked with the volunteers and loosened to present a structure favorable to tree root exploration.

As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, volunteers gather to start planting.

Residents of all ages get together to talk about trees

Children's astonishment and interest in young trees is always strong. The members of the association always devote time to encouraging their curiosity.

We take a moment to enjoy the joy of getting together around an activity we love!

Planting takes place over two days

Until the planting is done

Sign explaining the operation

Évolution du site au fil du temps

A few months after planting, several weeds have sprung up. These large, creeping clumps are fumitory.

More worryingly, bindweed, with its beautiful white flowers, needs to be removed as soon as possible to prevent it from bending the trunks of young trees by wrapping itself around them.

After several hours' work, the site is cleared of all plant competition so that the trees can capture as much light as possible.