The Forester and his tent

Agate presents its current favorite.
Here we are in 1877, in the Basses-Alpes, during the great mountain reforestation efforts. Through the lens of Eugène de Gayffier, a solitary tent stands watch over the freshly planted pine trees, a testament to the hard work of foresters striving to bring new life to these fragile lands.

Plantation of hook pine trees, Canton of Chaumasse, Seyne area. Photograph taken by Eugène de Gayffier in 1877, in the context of mountain reforestation and grassing works.

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