The ninth postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a young boy drinking the water of a spring.
Etymologically, “loge” (lodge) comes from the Old Frankish word laubja (foliage hut). The lodge, precarious housing typical of the forest proletariat, was usually built by loggers or coal workers directly on the cutting areas.
The seventh postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais” depicts a craftsman shaping a clog on a block.
LA CHARITÉ-SUR-LOIRE – BERTRANGES. Situated only a few kilometers from the town of La Charité-sur-Loire, the prestigious centuries old Bertranges oak forest has a long and interesting history which is evoked simply by the mention of its name.
The forest house of Petite Bertrange is located at the north-east of the state forest, along the current D38 departmental road, close to the Mazou stream and the hamlet of Les Limousins.
On the occasion of the 8th edition of the Bois Construction International Forum, Groupe Charlois is exhibiting since Wednesday on the booth of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region at the Palais des Congrès in Dijon.
The growing season for non-evergreen trees such as oak is the time of year, from leaf emergence in the spring to fall yellowing. This period is marked by a strong activity of trees (growth, fruiting).
The fifth postcard of the series “The Forest in Nivernais”, printed from a photograph of Raoul Saulnier d’Anchald, depicts a woodcutter striping the bark from a oak.
Strongly involved in the cultural enhancement and development of the territory, Groupe Charlois aims to create a unique set of art works, in connection with the forest, to present it to the greatest number.
An uneven-aged high stand is characterized by a stand of trees with all stages of development, from seedlings to old high forest. This mixture can be more or less balanced in the different age and diameter classes.
