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AfforestationForestry projectGrand EstLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
le bois de la Borne
3 ha
Area
904 t
CO₂
3,999
Trees planted
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Grand Est, this afforestation project spans 3 hectares in the municipality of Vaux-Villaine. Certified with the Low-Carbon Label, it will sequester 904 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. With 3,999 trees from 1 different specie, this project actively promotes biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Planted species (1)
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.
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
83%
This project sequesters 301.3 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
Moderate impact65%
With 1 different species (low 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
Significant impact78%
Over 3 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
Moderate impact71%
With 1333 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
Moderate impact68%
This project of 3 ha in Vaux-Villaine 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 4 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 3 ha naturally filters runoff water and promotes groundwater recharge. By reducing erosion and nutrient leaching, this project improves water quality available for local uses.
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Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: The sustainable forest management of this project of 3 ha ensures responsible wood production: planted trees will eventually provide timber or energy wood, replacing high carbon footprint materials.
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Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 904 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
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Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: This project of 3 ha in Vaux-Villaine recreates a complete forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors, and soil biodiversity enrichment through mycorrhizal fungi.
Project timeline
Project notification
December 3, 2024The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
April 8, 2025The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
July 8, 2025The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Planting
January 2026Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
July 2026Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
July 2027Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
July 2028Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
July 2029Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
July 2030Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
January 2055An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
July 2055Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
📍 Location
Town
Vaux-Villaine
Postal code
08 150
Department
Ardennes (08)
Region
Grand Est
Label Bas-Carbone method · Afforestation
Planting a forest on land that has not been wooded for at least 10 years. The project stores carbon in biomass (trunks, branches, roots), soils and durable wood products.
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 methodBOISEMENT
StatusLabelled
ODD
6121315
Impact score
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