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Explore the state of forests in France by analyzing tree cover change on GFW’s interactive global forest map using satellite data. Learn about deforestation rates and other land use practices, forest fires, forest communities, biodiversity and much more.
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In 1830, the wooded area in France was estimated between 8.9 and 9.5 million of hectares (Cinotti, 1996). Since 1985, the annual expansion recorded by the NFI is up to 80 000 hectares. The French forested area reaches 17.1 millions of hectares (covering 31% of the territory) in 2021 [ 1].
- Timeline of The Forest in France
- The French Forest in The Modern Era
- The Life Span of Trees in France
- A Forest For Every Climate in France
- French Forests Close to Big Cities
- The Forest in France Is An Asset to Protect
- Facts and Figures For Metropolitan France
- The Forests in All France
- The Forest of France in Europe
- Tree Species in France
As early as the Neolithic period, occupants began to clear the forest, i.e. even before it had time to evolve to its maximum potential.Large-scale clearing operations already marked the Celtic period.During the Gallo-Roman period, a land register was created. The long Roman roads gradually broke up three-quarters wooded area. The Romans of the 1st century B.C. used the Latin expression Gallia C...In the 17th century, Louis XIVdeveloped his trade and war fleet. The construction of ships caused the centuries-old oaks to disappear. The manufacture of cannons in the blast furnaces required a lo...In 1669, Colbert’s reform intervened and included protection of overexploited areas, placement of a quarter of the forests in total reserve, generalisation of the use of coppice, and postponement o...At the time of the French Revolution, the forest in France was under pressure from industry, heating, shipping, construction, agricultural expansion and forest grazing. Trees were cut down to 100 y...The life span of trees in France varies according to the species: 1. Maritime pine (pin maritime): 40/80 years 2. Scots pine (pin sylvestre): 60/100 years 3. Fir (sapin): 120/150 years 4. Beech (hêtre): 120/150 years 5. Spruce (épicéa): 150/180 years 6. Oak (chêne): 150/225 years To find out the age of a felled tree, all you have to do is count the...
In France, the forest adapts to the climate: 1. The Atlantic forestis a deciduous forest (oak, birch, beech, etc.). 2. The Mediterranean forestincludes evergreen trees (holm oak, cork oak) and conifers (pine). 3. The mountain forestcomprises conifers (firs, spruces, larches, etc.)
Some large cities in France have a large forest on their doorstep. These forests allow city dwellers to come and visit the forest to get a breath of fresh air. 1. Paris– The French capital is surrounded by several forests: Rambouillet, Saint-Germain, Montmorency, Meudon, Fontainebleau, Chantilly… 2. Reims– La Montagne de Reims 3. Nancy– La Forêt de...
It is estimated that each year the French forest absorbs 50 million tonnes of CO2. The forest is a source of exploitation because it is a source of income. Wood is one of the main riches of humanity. It is a raw material that can transform in many ways (carpentry, furniture, fuel, paper pulp…). But it is not an inexhaustible resource: its protectio...
The French forest represents : 1. 13% of the European Union’s wooded area. 2. 17 million hectares in metropolitan France (31% of the territory). 3. Three-quarters of the French forest is privately owned. 10% is state-owned. The rest is owned by local authorities, mainly communes but also departments and regions. 4. 168,000 km2 or 31% of the territo...
In total, metropolitan France and its overseas departments and territories have 255,640 km2 of forests, i.e. 38.10% of the country’s total surface area (approximately 672,000 km2).
The French forest represents 10% of the European wooded area (4th place, behind Sweden, Finland and Spain). It is the largest deciduous forest in Europe and represents the third-largest stock of wood on the continent (excluding Russia).
Metropolitan France includes 138 tree species. This number reaches 5,213 species when combining metropolitan France with its overseas departments and territories. In metropolitan France, deciduous trees account for 64% and conifers for 36% of the standing volume. Excluding overseas territories, the volume is divided between: 1. oak (chêne): 27% 2. ...
The national forest de Compiègne is the third largest in France by size (14 hectares, the surface area of Paris, it is said). It was the favorite hunting ground of the kings of France! Since the Middle Ages, it has been designed for hunting with straight roads (357 km today) and star-shaped crossroads where white signposts stand, a ...
With a 35,000-hectare surface area, Orléans forest constitutes the biggest national forest in France! Offering numerous hiking trails, this area is divided into three mountain areas: the Massif d'Orléans, Massif d' Ingrannes and Massif de Lorris.
Forest of Orléans ranges over 50,000 hectares, including 35,000 hectares which make up the national forest, the remainder being privately owned. It is in fact the largest French national forest . Thirty-five communes take part in it.
