Since the beginning of 2024, Scalian has been committed to the preservation of wetlands by supporting the restoration of peat bogs in the Lacaune state forest, in partnership with the ONF via its ONF endowment fund – Acting for the Forest. One year later, where is this project?
First of all, why restore peatlands?
Peatlands are unique and essential ecosystems. Although they cover only 3% of the Earth’s surface, they store twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests combined . Their preservation plays a key role in combating climate change and sustainable water management.
In particular, they allow:
- Regulate floods and limit flooding by absorbing water during periods of heavy rain.
- Filter and improve water quality by retaining some of the pollutants.
- Home to exceptional biodiversity , with many rare plant and animal species.
- Capturing and storing CO₂ sustainably.
Unfortunately, these environments are weakened by the evolution of vegetation and human activities. Without intervention, their capacity to fulfill these roles gradually diminishes.
Actions carried out in 2024
Led by the ONF since 2021, the peatland restoration project aims to restore their hydrological balance. This first year of engagement on the ground has enabled progress on several fronts:
- Protection of sensitive sites : installation of fences to preserve vegetation and limit damage.
- Rehabilitation of hydraulic structures : restoration of natural water flows to prevent the drying out of peat bogs.
- Maintenance of road permeabilization areas : improvement of water infiltration and limitation of soil erosion.
These actions, carried out in an environment that is difficult to access, contribute directly to the preservation of water resources, the improvement of biodiversity and the strengthening of carbon storage.
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A long-term commitment
At Scalian, we are convinced that the ecological transition requires concrete commitments. Supporting this project means actively participating in the preservation of key ecosystems while raising awareness of their fundamental role.
We thank the ONF and all the stakeholders involved in this initiative. Together, let’s continue to protect these fragile and essential environments.