Following a site safety assessment this summer, work to cut dying spruce trees will start in late October to early November. The project, expected to last about a month and a half, will cover 3.5 hectares around the lake. A specialized company, under the guidance of the ONF (National Forestry Office), will proceed with felling the diseased or dying trees.
This intervention follows a sanitary diagnosis of the area, which revealed advanced decay in the spruce trees, largely due to a significant bark beetle infestation. Weakened by drought and climate change, several trees pose a risk of branch breakage or falling. Their proximity to paths frequented by walkers and sports enthusiasts made this safety operation necessary.
During the six weeks of work, the path around the lake will be completely closed in the affected zone, between the barrier below the restaurant and the small parking area at the peat bog. The diversions put in place during the summer will also be closed. Users are advised to exercise caution on the access road to the site, where construction vehicles will be operating to remove the timber.
The timber from the felled trees will be processed and utilized for making pallets, paper, construction wood, or energy wood in the form of chips. The operation aims to remove trees posing a risk to the public while giving a second life to the cut wood.
The cutting is the first step in the sector's redevelopment. Planting work is scheduled for the winter of 2027-2028, chosen for its favorable soil moisture for root establishment. New species, better adapted to evolving climatic conditions, will be planted to gradually renew the tree population around the lake.
