Objective:
The objective of this project is to characterize the links between the production of maritime pine resin and the properties of the station. The program is particularly interested in the influence of soil (rather than climatic variations).
The experiment is conducted on the three types of stations that dominate in the Landes: dry heath, mesophilic heath and wet heath The results could make it possible to identify the most productive and therefore more interesting areas for the resin tapper.
Context:
The profitability of the resin tapper depends on a multitude of parameters. Some of them can be controlled, such as the method of harvesting or the productivity of the resin tapper.
On the other hand, certain parameters that are difficult to control, such as the climate, have a direct influence on resin production and therefore on the profitability of the activity. A good understanding of the links between resin production and environmental variables is therefore very crucial.
Contacts:
Henri Husson (CNPF) h.husson@crpf.fr
Emmanuel de Montbron (Forest owner) info@londeix.com