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AfforestationForestry projectPays de la LoireLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
La Grande Chenaye
14.2 ha
Area
4,754 t
CO₂
19,880
Seedlings planned in the project file
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Pays de la Loire, this afforestation project spans 14.2 hectares in the municipality of Saint Augustin des Bois. Labelled under the Label Bas-Carbone, it is expected to sequester 4,754 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime (expected emission reductions, recognised after verification). The project file plans 19,880 seedlings from 2 different species, to promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Socio-economic benefits
1.0FTE-years of forestry work mobilised over 30 years
This project mobilises about 1.0 year of full-time forestry work (between 0.8 and 1.6), spread over the project’s 30 years.
- Forestry work on the plot (planting, weeding, cleaning, pruning)
- 0.9 FTE-years (between 0.8 and 1.6)
- Verification audit (Stock CO₂ data)
- 56 hours
- Timber harvesting during the project (first thinnings, up to 30 years)
- 0 hours
- Growing the plants in forest nurseries
- not quantified (no published source)
- Timber harvesting at term (later thinnings and final felling, beyond the 30 years, around age 172), not included above
- 1.1 FTE-years (between 0.8 and 2.1)
- Total including timber harvesting at term
- 2.1 FTE-years (between 1.6 and 3.7)
Method: planted area × working hours per hectare published by the ONF (technical itineraries 2011-2015), over the project’s 30 years; audit: 5 to 10 days depending on area (Stock CO₂ data); harvesting: harvested volumes (ONF, Fournier et al. 2022) × harvester and forwarder productivity (FCBA 2005); ÷ 1,607 h, the French statutory annual working time; nurseries not quantified; Stock CO2 estimate.
Planted species (2)
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.
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
93%
This project is expected to sequester 334.8 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime (expected reductions, recognised after verification). 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 impact74%
With 2 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 impact88%
Over 14.2 ha, the forest cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge.
Soils
High impact84%
With 1400 seedlings planned per hectare, 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 impact84%
This project of 14.2 ha in Saint Augustin des Bois 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.
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: The forest cover on 14.2 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 19,880 trees planned on 14.2 ha, of 2 different species, will in the long term form a renewable wood resource, from a forest monitored for the whole project duration.
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 4,754 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.
15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: This project of 14.2 ha in Saint Augustin des Bois plants 2 different species, recreating a forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors and richer soil biodiversity.
Project timeline
Project notification
June 28, 2020The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
July 2, 2020The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
November 2, 2020The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Planting
Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Verification audit
May 2050An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Recognition of reductions
November 2050After 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.
- automated note
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
Saint Augustin des Bois
Postal code
49170
Department
Maine et Loire (49)
Region
Pays de la Loire
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 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 30 years with periodic verifications.
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Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodBOISEMENT
StatusLabelled
ODD
68121315
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