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ReforestationForestry projectGrand EstLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Le bois de la Belle-Etoile
15.94 ha
Area
3,916 t
CO₂
23,910
Trees planted
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Grand Est, this reforestation project spans 15.94 hectares in the municipality of Germaine. Certified with the Low-Carbon Label, it will sequester 3,916 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. With 23,910 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.
Noyer noir (Juglans nigra)
Érable plane
Acer platanoides · Sapindaceae
Grand érable (30 m) aux feuilles semblables à celles du platane. Très planté en ville pour son ombrage. Bois clair utilisé en ameublement.
Did you know?
La feuille d'érable du drapeau canadien est souvent associée à cet érable, bien qu'elle représente en réalité l'érable à sucre nord-américain.
Chêne rouge d'Amérique
Quercus rubra · Fagaceae
Importé d'Amérique du Nord au XVIIIe siècle, il peut dépasser 30 m. Croissance rapide pour un chêne, feuillage flamboyant en automne. Bois utilisé en menuiserie et parquet.
Did you know?
En automne, ses feuilles prennent des teintes allant du rouge vif au bordeaux intense.
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
97%
This project sequesters 245.7 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
High impact83%
Over 15.94 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 impact84%
With 1500 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 impact84%
This project of 15.94 ha in Germaine 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 15.94 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 15.94 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 3,916 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 15.94 ha in Germaine plants 3 different species, recreating a complete forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors, and soil biodiversity enrichment through mycorrhizal fungi.
Project timeline
Project notification
August 14, 2023The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
December 15, 2023The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
March 25, 2024The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Planting
January 2025Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
March 2025Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
March 2026Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
March 2027Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
March 2028Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
March 2029Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
September 2053An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
March 2054Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
📍 Location
Town
Germaine
Postal code
51160
Department
Marne (51)
Region
Grand Est
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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