On September 25, 2024, the annual Tous en forêt event returns for a 4th edition in the Île-de-France region. The event gives the public the chance to meet ONF foresters and find out more about the challenges of forest management. With over 40 forests in the region taking part, it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature through guided walks. These meetings are free and accessible without registration.
Let' s all head for the forest on September 25, 2024! Climate change, forest management, biodiversity protection, timber harvesting... There are many questions about the future of forests and their preservation. To answer them, foresters are mobilizing! They invite you to join them in a unique initiative in the state, communal and regional forests of Ile-de-France, Normandy, Hauts-de-France, Western France, Central France, Aquitaine and Savoie. Join them in the forest on Wednesday September 25 from 2pm to find out more.
What does the "Tous en forêt" event involve?
Every year, the Office National des Forêts organizes "Tous en Forêt" to give the general public privileged access to forestry professionals. You can join guided walks, where foresters explain the challenges they face on a daily basis: climate change, protecting biodiversity, or managing tree felling. It's a unique opportunity to ask questions directly to those who work to preserve our natural spaces.
Which forests are involved in Île-de-France?
The program in the Île-de-France region is particularly rich, with rendezvous points spread across state-owned and regional forests. Here are just some of the forests where you can take part in a visit:
Seine-et-Marne (77):
- Forêt domaniale d'Armainvilliers - Barrière Noire parking lot
- Forêt domaniale de Villefermoy - Grandvilliers reception area
- Forêt domaniale de la Commanderie - parking de l'Elephant
- Forêt domaniale de Fontainebleau (Forêt d'Exception®) - carrefour des Huit Routes, croix de Toulouse, allée aux Vaches
- Forêt domaniale des Trois-Pignons - Noisy-sur-Ecole parking lot
- Forêt domaniale de Notre-Dame - access near Château des Marmousets
- Forêt domaniale de Jouy - aire du Sud
- Forêt domaniale de Barbeau - aire de Barbeau
- Forêt domaniale de Choqueuse - aire de la Fringale
- Forêt de Montceaux - aire de la Marche
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Forêt régionale de Bréviande - near Maison forestière de Bréviande, route D346
- Forêt régionale de Ferrières - Piscop parking lot, access road D471
- Claye-Souilly regional forest - in front of the cinema, Shopping Promenade shopping center
- Rougeau regional forest - Maison forestière parking lot, avenue des Régalles
Yvelines (78):
- Forêt domaniale de Bois d'Arcy - carrefour de la demi-lune
- Forêt domaniale de Marly - Royal crossroads, Saint-Nom-la-Brétèche
- Maurepas state forest - plateau parking lot, plot 29
- Forêt domaniale de Port Royal - parking du Manet, Montigny-le-Bretonneux
- Forêt domaniale de Rambouillet - ONF des Brulins parking lot, Mares Gautier post, Petit Etang Neuf parking lot
- Forêt domaniale de Saint-Germain - étang du Corra, mare aux Canes, étoile des neufs routes
- Forêt domaniale de Versailles - Etang de la Geneste parking lot
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Verneuil regional forest - in front of "Les Clairières de Verneuil" railway station
Essonne (91):
- Forêt domaniale de Dourdan - Nemours crossroads
- Forêt domaniale de Palaiseau - parking lot, chemin de la Hunière
- Forêt domaniale des Trois Pignons - Noisy-sur-Ecole parking lot
- Forêt domaniale de Sénart - Montgeron crossroads, Sénart pheasantry, poste aux lièvres parking lot
- Forêt domaniale de Verrières - Obélisque crossroads
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Forêt régionale de Cheptainville - parking lot at the entrance, route de Lardy
Hauts-de-Seine (92):
- Forêt domaniale de Meudon - parking des treizes ponts, parking de l'étang de Meudon
- Forêt domaniale de La Malmaison - parking de l'étang de Saint Cucufa
Seine-Saint-Denis (93):
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Forêt régionale de Maubué - Bois Saint-Martin - in front of the Bois Saint Martin gate
- Forêt régionale de Bondy - parking P2, "La renardière" bus stop 603
Val-de-Marne (94):
- Forêt domaniale de La Grange - mont Griffon
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Bois régional du Plessis-Saint-Antoine - intersection of avenue Aubry and avenue Lefèvre
Val-d'Oise (95):
- Forêt domaniale de Carnelle - Pas de Vache crossroads
- Forêt domaniale de L'Isle-Adam - Obélisque crossroads
- Forêt domaniale de Montmorency - château de la chasse, crossroads of the 4 cedars
- By Île-de-France Nature:
- Forêt régionale de Galluis - parking lot
- La Roche-Guyon regional forest - arboretum parking lot
Why take part in this event?
The event is ideal for those who want to understand how our forests are managed. Through educational walks, we learn how foresters are adapting to global warming and protecting biodiversity. Foresters answer questions such as:
- Why do we cut down certain trees?
Tree-cutting is often viewed negatively, but it is necessary to regenerate forests and promote biodiversity. Foresters explain how these practices help maintain healthy ecosystems.
- How are forests adapting to climate change?
Climate change is affecting tree growth and the survival of certain species. Foresters share the strategies they have put in place to anticipate these effects, such as planting more resistant species or creating spaces for wildlife.
- What role does biodiversity play in forests?
Protecting biodiversity is one of the key roles of forest managers. Find out how certain plant and animal species are preserved, and why certain areas are left uncultivated to encourage wildlife.
How does the day unfold?
Tours start at 2pm and do not require a reservation. Each meeting point offers a guided tour with explanations suitable for all ages. You can ask questions, observe nature and better understand the daily work of foresters.
This event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature while asking essential questions about the future of our forests. Join us on September 25 at 2pm at one of the many sites in the Paris region!
