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Continuous Stock Forest ManagementForestry projectCentre Val de LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
La forêt des Grands-Bois
232.28 ha
Area
4,040 t
CO₂
1,010 t
Available CO₂
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Centre Val de Loire, this continuous stock forest management project spans 232.28 hectares in the municipality of La Bussière. Labelled under the Label Bas-Carbone, it is expected to sequester 4,040 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime (expected emission reductions, recognised after verification).
Planted species (9)
Species diversity strengthens forest resilience against diseases and climate change.
Chêne rouvre / sessile
Quercus petraea · Fagaceae
Arbre majestueux pouvant vivre plus de 500 ans et atteindre 40 m. Essence emblématique des forêts françaises, son bois est prisé en tonnellerie et ébénisterie.
Pin laricio de Corse
Pinus nigra var. corsicana · Pinaceae
Endémique des montagnes corses et calabraises, il atteint 40 m et vit jusqu'à 600 ans. Son fût droit est très recherché pour la charpente et la menuiserie.
Alisier torminal
Sorbus torminalis · Rosaceae
Arbre rare atteignant 25 m, indicateur de sols riches. Son bois très dense est l'un des plus chers d'Europe, utilisé en marqueterie.
Érable champêtre
Acer campestre · Sapindaceae
Petit arbre (15 m max) très commun en lisière et dans les haies. Excellent pour les haies champêtres, il résiste bien à la taille. Bois dur utilisé en tournage.
Merisier
Prunus avium · Rosaceae
Cerisier sauvage pouvant atteindre 25 m. Son bois rose-doré est très recherché en ébénisterie fine. Floraison spectaculaire au printemps.
Pommier sauvage
Malus sylvestris · Rosaceae
Petit arbre épineux (10 m max), ancêtre de nos pommiers cultivés. Fruits petits et acides. Rôle crucial pour la faune sauvage et les pollinisateurs.
Châtaignier commun
Castanea sativa · Fagaceae
Surnommé l'arbre à pain, il a nourri des populations entières pendant des siècles. Peut vivre plus de 1000 ans. Bois résistant naturellement utilisé en piquets et charpente.
Peuplier tremble
Populus tremula
Charme commun
Carpinus betulus · Betulaceae
Arbre moyen (25 m) au tronc cannelé caractéristique. Bois extrêmement dur utilisé pour les billots de boucher et les pièces mécaniques.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond its climate effect, each project acts on the environment and the local area. Here is the assessment of this project, dimension by dimension.
Climate
94%
This project is expected to sequester 17.4 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime (expected reductions, recognised after verification). Carbon is captured in biomass (trunks, branches, roots) and soils, through improved management of an existing forest. This is the project's primary impact: contributing to climate change mitigation by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Biodiversity
Very high impact96%
With 9 species in the file, the forest managed by this project remains a habitat for wildlife and plants, which its management preserves by keeping the forest cover.
Water
Very high impact98%
Over 232.28 ha, the forest cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge.
Soils
Very high impact98%
The root system structures the soil in depth. Litter (dead leaves, twigs) enriches organic matter, feeds soil microorganisms and increases water retention capacity.
Socio-economic
High impact86%
This project of 232.28 ha in La Bussière relies on field work for its implementation, maintenance and monitoring, and helps enhance the territory and its natural heritage.
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.
3
Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Why this project: This project contributes to this goal through its carbon sequestration actions and strengthening of local ecosystems.
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: The forest cover on 232.28 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 improved management of this forest of 232.28 ha prepares a future wood resource from a sustainably managed forest.
13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project aims to sequester 4,040 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime under the Label Bas-Carbone framework (expected reductions, recognised after verification). Every ton removed from the atmosphere contributes to fighting climate change.
Project timeline
Project notification
May 16, 2025The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
October 13, 2025The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
February 5, 2026The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Year 1 monitoring
February 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
February 2028Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
February 2029Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
February 2030Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
February 2031Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Verification audit
August 2045An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Recognition of reductions
February 2046After verification by an independent auditor, the ministry recognises the emission reductions, which are then definitively acquired.
Project journal
The main milestones of the project. Detailed monitoring is shared with the companies that fund it, in their private space.
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Plantation inscrite au dossier
Le dossier du projet fixe à cette date la plantation du peuplement.
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Labellisation
Le projet a obtenu le Label Bas-Carbone.
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Dépôt du dossier
Le dossier complet a été déposé pour instruction : description des parcelles et des essences, calcul des réductions attendues, engagement de suivi sur toute…
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Notification du projet
Le projet a été notifié au ministère de la Transition écologique, première étape du parcours de labellisation.
Location
Town
La Bussière
Postal code
45230
Department
Loiret (45)
Region
Centre Val de Loire
Label Bas-Carbone method · Continuous Stock Forest Management
Dynamic forest management aimed at improving the productivity and resilience of existing stands. Combines additional sequestration with improved wood quality.
The Label Bas-Carbone is the official framework of the French Ministry of Ecological Transition for emission reduction projects carried out in France. A project is labelled on the basis of its application, following a method approved by the ministry. Its emission reductions are then verified by an independent auditor before being recognised by the ministry.
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 20 years with periodic verifications.
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Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodLA BELLE FORÊT
StatusLabelled
ODD
3681213
Impact score
About the Label Bas-Carbone
The only carbon contribution label officially recognised by the French state. Every project is audited by an independent body and listed in the public registry.
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