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ReforestationForestry projectBourgogne Franche ComtéLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Le bois de l'Etang des Merles
30.9 ha
Area
14,362 t
CO₂
40,170
Trees planted
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Bourgogne Franche Comté, this reforestation project spans 30.9 hectares in the municipality of Saint-Martin-du-Puy. Certified with the Low-Carbon Label, it will sequester 14,362 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. With 40,170 trees from 3 different species, this project actively promotes biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Planted species (3)
Species diversity strengthens forest resilience against diseases and climate change.
Douglas vert
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Pinaceae
Originaire de la côte ouest de l'Amérique du Nord, le Douglas atteint 60 m en France et jusqu'à 100 m dans son aire d'origine. Son bois est utilisé en charpente, construction et bois énergie. Essence en expansion en France grâce à sa croissance rapide et son excellence adaptation climatique.
Did you know?
Ses cônes se reconnaissent à leurs bractées en forme de trident dépassant des écailles.
Mélèze d'Europe
Larix decidua · Pinaceae
Seul conifère européen à perdre ses aiguilles en hiver. Atteint 40 m en montagne. Son bois très durable résiste naturellement à l'eau, idéal pour les bardages extérieurs.
Did you know?
Il est le seul conifère d'Europe à perdre intégralement ses aiguilles en automne, prenant une teinte dorée spectaculaire.
Cèdre de l'Atlas
Cedrus atlantica · Pinaceae
Originaire des montagnes d'Afrique du Nord, il atteint 40 m. Bois durable naturellement résistant aux insectes, utilisé en ébénisterie. Essence d'avenir face au changement climatique.
Did you know?
Son bois contient naturellement des huiles essentielles qui le protègent des insectes, d'où son utilisation historique pour les coffres à vêtements.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond carbon sequestration, each project generates measurable positive impacts on the environment and local communities. Here is the detailed assessment of this project.
🌍Climate
98%
This project sequesters 464.8 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime. Carbon is captured in biomass (trunks, branches, roots) and soils. This is the project's primary impact: contributing to climate change mitigation by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Biodiversity
Significant impact75%
With 3 different species (moderate diversity), this project creates a rich habitat for wildlife. The ecological corridors formed allow species to circulate, promoting pollination and natural biological pest control.
Water
Very high impact93%
Over 30.9 ha, the vegetation cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge. Downstream water quality is directly improved.
Soils
High impact89%
With 1300 trees/ha, the root system structures the soil in depth. Litter (dead leaves, twigs) enriches organic matter, feeds soil microorganisms and increases water retention capacity. A living, fertile soil is the foundation of a resilient ecosystem.
Socio-economic
High impact90%
This project of 30.9 ha in Saint-Martin-du-Puy supports the local economy: direct jobs (planting, maintenance, monitoring), enhancement of the territory and natural heritage. It strengthens the link between rural communities and their environment, contributing to the ecological transition.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 SDGs are a global framework defined by the United Nations to build a sustainable future by 2030. This project directly contributes to 5 of them. Here's why.
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Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: The vegetation cover on 30.9 ha naturally filters runoff water and promotes groundwater recharge. By reducing erosion and nutrient leaching, this project improves water quality available for local uses.
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth
Why this project: This project contributes to this goal through its carbon sequestration actions and strengthening of local ecosystems.
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: The sustainable forest management of this project of 30.9 ha ensures responsible wood production: planted trees will eventually provide timber or energy wood, replacing high carbon footprint materials.
13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 14,362 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: This project of 30.9 ha in Saint-Martin-du-Puy plants 3 different species, recreating a complete forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors, and soil biodiversity enrichment through mycorrhizal fungi.
Project timeline
Project notification
October 11, 2021The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
October 20, 2021The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
June 21, 2022The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Planting
January 2023Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
June 2023Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
June 2024Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
June 2025Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
June 2026Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
June 2027Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
December 2051An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
June 2052Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
📍 Location
Town
Saint-Martin-du-Puy
Postal code
58140
Department
Nièvre (58)
Region
Bourgogne Franche Comté
Label Bas-Carbone method · Reforestation
Rebuilding a forest destroyed by a natural disaster or degraded by dieback. The method aims to restore resilient stands adapted to climate change.
The Low-Carbon Label is an official certification framework from the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. It guarantees that emission reductions are real, measurable, verifiable and additional (they would not have occurred without the project). Each project is audited by an independent body before labelling, then monitored throughout its duration.
How it works:
1. The project owner submits a file describing the reference scenario (without project) and the project scenario.
2. The difference between the two scenarios gives the net emission reductions, expressed in tons of CO₂ equivalent.
3. An independent auditor verifies the data in the field and validates the calculations.
4. The ministry issues the Low-Carbon Label and carbon credits are issued.
5. The project is monitored for 30 years with periodic verifications.
Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodREBOISEMENT
StatusLabelled
ODD
68121315
Impact score
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