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AfforestationForestry projectNormandieLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
Le Bois de Sainte-Barbe
8.62 ha
Area
2,295 t
CO₂
16,969
Seedlings planned in the project file
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Normandie, this afforestation project spans 8.62 hectares in the municipality of La Gonfrière. Labelled under the Label Bas-Carbone, it is expected to sequester 2,295 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime (expected emission reductions, recognised after verification). The project file plans 16,969 seedlings from 9 different species, to promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Socio-economic benefits
0.6FTE-years of forestry work mobilised over 30 years
This project mobilises about 0.6 years of full-time forestry work (between 0.5 and 1.0), spread over the project’s 30 years.
- Forestry work on the plot (planting, weeding, cleaning, pruning)
- 0.6 FTE-years (between 0.5 and 1.0)
- Verification audit (Stock CO₂ data)
- 43 hours
- Timber harvesting during the project (first thinnings, up to 30 years)
- 28 hours (between 0 and 65)
- 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 122), not included above
- 0.6 FTE-years (between 0.4 and 0.9)
- Total including timber harvesting at term
- 1.2 FTE-years (between 0.9 and 2.0)
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 (9)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hêtre commun
Fagus sylvatica · Fagaceae
Arbre majestueux atteignant 40 m, dominant des forêts européennes. Écorce lisse et grise caractéristique. Bois homogène utilisé en ameublement et contreplaqué.
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.
Merisier
Prunus avium · Rosaceae
Cerisier sauvage pouvant atteindre 25 m. Son bois rose-doré est très recherché en ébénisterie fine. Floraison spectaculaire au printemps.
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.
Érable sycomore
Acer pseudoplatanus · Sapindaceae
Grand érable pouvant atteindre 35 m, très courant en montagne. Bois blanc et homogène, recherché en lutherie et tournage. Feuillage dense offrant un ombrage efficace.
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
98%
This project is expected to sequester 266.2 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
Very high impact96%
With 9 different species (strong 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 impact98%
Over 8.62 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%
With 1969 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
Significant impact80%
This project of 8.62 ha in La Gonfrière 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 6 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 8.62 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 16,969 trees planned on 8.62 ha, of 9 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 2,295 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 8.62 ha in La Gonfrière plants 9 different species, recreating a forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors and richer soil biodiversity.
Project timeline
Project notification
August 14, 2023The project owner notifies the ministry of the project.
File submission
July 4, 2024The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
October 23, 2024The project is validated and receives the Label Bas-Carbone.
Planting
January 2026Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
January 2027Monitoring of the project actions — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
January 2028Monitoring of the project actions — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
January 2029Monitoring of the project actions — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
January 2030Monitoring of the project actions — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
January 2031Monitoring of the project actions — year 5/5.
Verification audit
April 2054An independent auditor verifies that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Recognition of reductions
October 2054After 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
Plantation inscrite au dossier
Le dossier du projet fixe à cette date la plantation du peuplement.
- 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
La Gonfrière
Postal code
61550
Department
Orne (61)
Region
Normandie
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
368121315
Impact score
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