Mountain forest corridors

Mountain forest corridors

Mountain Forest Corridors— the key module of the projectDREVO Living Mountains, aimed at creating a continuous network of forest corridors from mountain ridges to river floodplains, connecting disparate forest areas, springs, rivers and natural areas into a single living system.

The main task is to restorenot only a forest, but also a continuous flow of water, animals, plants, seeds, fungi and genetic diversity.

Main objectives

Restoration of continuous forest cover.

Connecting isolated natural areas.

Increased infiltration of atmospheric precipitation.

Reducing slope erosion.

Protection of springs and streams.

Creation of migration routes for animals.

Restoring the natural seed cycle.

Increasing the resilience of ecosystems to climate change.

Basic principles

Each forest corridor must perform several functions simultaneously:

hydrological;

ecological;

soil-protective;

climatic;

biological;

household;

recreational.

It's not just a strip of trees, butmulti-tiered ecosystem.

Structure of the forest corridor

Crest

│

Upper slope

│

Middle Forest

│

Agroles

│

River forest

│

Floodplain

│

Delta

The forest corridor connects all the cascades of the catchment area.

Main components

1. Upper tier

Main trees:

beech;

fir;

oak;

cedar pines;

ale;

larch.

Functions:

precipitation retention;

snow retention;

wind protection;

microclimate regulation.

2. Middle tier

Main types:

linden;

maple;

ash tree;

elm.

Functions:

humus formation;

water retention;

soil nutrition;

development of mycorrhiza.

3. Undergrowth

Main plants:

hazel;

viburnum;

elderberry;

honeysuckle;

red;

hawthorn.

Functions:

animal feed;

protection of young trees;

increasing biodiversity.

4. Herbal layer

forest herbs;

ferns;

sedges;

mosses;

mushrooms.

Functions:

moisture retention;

soil protection;

development of soil life.

5. Raindrop

Not completely removed.

It is necessary for:

moisture retention;

development of fungi;

insect nutrition;

humus formation.

Main types of corridors

Watershed Corridor

Passes along watersheds.

Main task:

water retention;

snow retention;

soil protection.

Slope Corridor

Connects the upper part of the slopes with the valleys.

Main task:

reduction of erosion;

moisture accumulation;

forest restoration.

River Corridor

Forest along the rivers.

Functions:

water filtration;

cooling of rivers;

coastal protection;

animal migration.

Spring Corridor

Connects springs.

Main task:

protection of sources;

increased infiltration.

Wildlife Corridor

Corridor for animals.

Connects:

forests;

floodplains;

swamps;

mountainous regions.

Pollinator Corridor

Pollinator corridor.

Landing:

linden;

willows;

maples;

fruit trees;

berry bushes;

meadow flowers.

Width of corridors

The width depends on the relief, habitat value and available territory.

Integration with other projects

Mountain Springs Recovery

Protects springs.

WOOD River Rover

Monitoring the condition of rivers.

Living Mountain Observatory

Monitoring:

forests;

animals;

water;

climate.

Mountain Digital Twin

A digital twin of every corridor.

TREVO AeroSense Drone

CONTROL:

damage;

illegal logging;

fires;

erosion;

drought.

WOOD AI

Models:

animal migration;

forest spread;

water movement;

climate change;

risk of fires.

Animals

The corridors allow for safe movement:

deer;

roe deer;

moose;

bison;

bears;

lynx;

wolves;

foxes;

badger;

proteins;

amphibians;

reptiles.

Pollinators

Plants are planted that provide flowering from February to October.

Main types:

willows;

maple;

linden;

chestnut;

fruit trees;

raspberry;

blackberry;

meadow honey plants.

Water cycle

The forest corridor works like a natural sponge:

retains snow;

reduces the rate of surface runoff;

increases infiltration;

replenishes groundwater;

supports springs;

ensures a constant base flow of rivers.

Soil

The forest corridor promotes:

accumulation of humus;

development of mycorrhiza;

increase in the number of earthworms;

reduction of erosion;

carbon accumulation.

Agroforestry

In the lower sections of the corridors, the following integration is permitted:

fruit trees;

nuts;

chestnuts;

berry bushes;

beekeeping;

medicinal plants;

controlled grazing.

Stages of implementation

Stage I

mapping;

gap detection;

digital model.

Stage II

forest restoration;

protection of springs;

strengthening of slopes.

Stage III

connection of all forest areas;

floodplain restoration;

creation of ecological crossings across roads.

Stage IV

continuous monitoring;

automatic tracking;

adaptive control.

Expected results

restoration of the natural water cycle;

flood reduction;

reducing the impact of droughts;

increasing biodiversity;

restoration of animal migration;

improving water quality;

carbon accumulation;

increasing forest resilience to fires and climate change;

creation of a continuous natural network from the mountain peaks to the coast.

The main principle

Mountain Forest Corridors connect more than just forests—they connect water, soil, climate, animals, and people into a living watershed system.

Within the frameworkDREVO Living Mountainsevery forest corridor becomesecological artery, through which water, seeds, microorganisms, fungi, pollinators and animals move simultaneously, ensuring the long-term stability of the entire mountain ecosystem.

Pollinator Corridor