A strategic reserve of valuable timber for future generations

A strategic reserve of valuable timber for future generations

DREVO Timber Reserve— a long-term system for preserving particularly valuable timber through controlled storage in natural swamps, peat bogs, floodplain lakes and specially created anaerobic reservoirs.

The project combines ecology, forestry, hydrology and conservation of natural heritage.

The main idea is thatNot all valuable timber should be processed immediatelyIt would be appropriate to preserve some of the unique trunks as a strategic resource for decades or even centuries.

"We grow forests not only for ourselves, but also for those who will live in a hundred or two hundred years."

Main objectives

Creation of a strategic timber reserve.

Preservation of rare breeds.

Formation of a future fund of especially valuable materials.

Production of bog wood.

Preservation of genetically unique trees.

Creation of a reference collection of wood species.

Using swamps as natural storage facilities.

Main tasks

Selection of unique trees.

Classification of wood.

Preparation for long-term storage.

Controlled flooding.

Monitoring storage conditions.

Digital passport of each barrel.

Periodic inspection.

Which trees are preserved?

Top priority

oak;

ash tree;

elm;

maple;

linden;

walnut;

chestnut;

pear;

apple;

merry.

For special collections

cedar pines;

larch;

fir;

ale;

thousand;

juniper.

Genetic fund

The following trees are preserved separately:

record age;

exceptional dimensions;

disease resistant;

survivors of extreme droughts;

survived major fires;

wood with rare properties.

Wood sources

river clearing;

clearing of reservoirs;

sanitary felling;

emergency trees;

trees after windfalls;

trees after avalanches;

trees after construction;

trees during floodplain restoration.

Storage principle

The following conditions apply:

lack of oxygen;

constant temperature;

stable water level;

minimal flow;

absence of mechanical damage.

These conditions allow wood to survive for a very long time. However, the rate at which its properties change depends on the wood species, water chemistry, temperature, and the composition of the bottom sediments.

Storage types

Natural swamps

Most preferred.

Advantages:

natural anaerobic environment;

stable temperature;

minimal operating costs.

Floodplain lakes

Used:

former riverbeds;

oxbow lakes;

closed lagoons.

Artificial reservoirs

They are created specifically.

Equipped with:

monitoring system;

water level control system;

oxygen sensors;

security system.

Storage classes

Important: The actual formation time of bog oak and other wood species can vary greatly and depend on hydrochemical conditions. These should be confirmed by research for each storage type.

Classification of wood

Construction Reserve

For:

construction;

bridges;

architecture;

restoration.

Heritage Reserve

For:

museums;

historical objects;

cultural heritage.

Genetic Reserve

Saved:

wood samples;

seeds;

DNA;

digital data.

Research Reserve

Used by:

universities;

laboratories;

scientific institutes.

Artistic Reserve

For:

musical instruments;

sculptures;

furniture;

art products.

Digital passport

Each tree receives a unique identifier.

The following are recorded:

view;

origin;

age;

dimensions;

weight;

humidity;

dive date;

storage location;

storage conditions;

photographs;

inspection results.

Living Mountain Observatory

Controls:

water temperature;

water level;

dissolved oxygen;

pH;

electrical conductivity;

condition of the wood.

Mountain Digital Twin

A digital twin of each tank is created.

The system displays:

the location of each trunk;

storage history;

forecast of changes in properties;

research results.

WOOD AI

Analyzes:

change in the condition of wood;

optimal extraction times;

influence of temperature;

influence of water chemistry;

forecast of material quality.

Integration with DREVO

Scientific direction

The project will explore:

the influence of different types of swamps on the preservation of wood;

differences between breeds;

change in density and strength;

color change;

resistance to fungi;

influence of minerals;

optimal conditions for long-term storage.

Environmental principles

Do not disturb natural wetlands to create storage facilities.

Use degraded or specially created tanks.

Maintain the hydrological regime of the territory.

Prevent water pollution.

Do not remove all large timber from rivers: some natural snags and trunks should remain as habitat for fish, invertebrates and microorganisms.

Expected results

strategic reserve of rare timber;

preservation of unique tree genotypes;

creation of high-value materials for future generations;

development of scientific research;

support for restoration projects;

preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

The main principle

The best wood doesn't always need to be cut today. Sometimes its true value is revealed decades or centuries later.

In the systemDREVO Living Mountainswood is considered not only as a raw material, but also aslong-term natural capital, which can be preserved, studied and passed on to future generations along with restored forests, rivers and wetlands.