Label Bas Carbone
Examples: reducing the frequency of soil cultivation, minimalist plot preparation, restoring organic matter and preserving soil microfauna.
Examples: diversity and locality of crop species, preservation of habitat for local flora and fauna, presence of beehives for pollination.
Examples: territorial dynamics, societal demand, diversification of the activity, local sales/processing, working conditions, sharing of good practices.
Association actively participating in the reforestation of burnt plots in the Landes and Gironde.
Read moreReforestation of 3 hectares of burnt forests in Vensac
Vensac, located on the Atlantic coast in the northwest of Gironde, is an emblematic commune of the Médoc region. Its history is deeply intertwined with the maritime pine forest, which has shaped its landscapes for centuries and protected the land from oceanic forces. The area enjoys a mild oceanic climate and boasts a rich natural heritage, where forests and vineyards coexist alongside vast beaches and wetlands. After the devastating fires of summer 2022, the region is demonstrating its resilience, supported by a local economy based on forestry, agriculture, and ecotourism.
The forests of the commune were ravaged by flames in the summer of 2022. The initial plantation on these plots is decimated and dead on the ground. The reforestation project consists of repopulating the area on 3 hectares with maritime pine, adapted to local conditions: sandy and poor soil, and strong sunshine. Very regular maintenance of the plantation is planned, including frequent renewal of game repellent. 783 tonnes of CO2eq will be sequestered over 30 years thanks to this project*.
The wood from these forests is harvested according to an optimized management model that extracts the best value. Through local processing, each part of the tree is properly valued, with a view to ensuring nothing is wasted:
-Pulling: Small sections and lower-quality wood are used for paper pulp production.
-Sawing: Mid-sized wood is used to make pallets, shipping crates, and other packaging products.
-Lumber: Higher-quality sections are transformed into building components or furniture.
-Recycling of by-products: Sawdust and bark are recovered for use as mulch, firelighters, or reconstituted panels, thus avoiding any waste. Pine cones may also be used for cosmetic purposes thanks to innovative research by the company Oceopins.
These initiatives boost the local economy by supporting a sustainable and more environmentally friendly sector.
-Local forestry companies will be solicited to work on this project. The plantation will be PEFC certified.
-The soil will be little worked (strip work without ploughing) and the burned trees will be entirely crushed on site to restore organic matter and thus carbon to the soil.
-The owner has taken out forestry insurance to cover reforestation in case of future fires.
-Oaks that survived the fire on the periphery of the plot will be preserved.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
Label Bas CarboneExamples: reducing the frequency of soil cultivation, minimalist plot preparation, restoring organic matter and preserving soil microfauna.
Examples: diversity and locality of crop species, preservation of habitat for local flora and fauna, presence of beehives for pollination.
Examples: territorial dynamics, societal demand, diversification of the activity, local sales/processing, working conditions, sharing of good practices.
Association actively participating in the reforestation of burnt plots in the Landes and Gironde.
Read moreReforestation of 3 hectares of burnt forests in Vensac
Vensac, located on the Atlantic coast in the northwest of Gironde, is an emblematic commune of the Médoc region. Its history is deeply intertwined with the maritime pine forest, which has shaped its landscapes for centuries and protected the land from oceanic forces. The area enjoys a mild oceanic climate and boasts a rich natural heritage, where forests and vineyards coexist alongside vast beaches and wetlands. After the devastating fires of summer 2022, the region is demonstrating its resilience, supported by a local economy based on forestry, agriculture, and ecotourism.
The forests of the commune were ravaged by flames in the summer of 2022. The initial plantation on these plots is decimated and dead on the ground. The reforestation project consists of repopulating the area on 3 hectares with maritime pine, adapted to local conditions: sandy and poor soil, and strong sunshine. Very regular maintenance of the plantation is planned, including frequent renewal of game repellent. 783 tonnes of CO2eq will be sequestered over 30 years thanks to this project*.
The wood from these forests is harvested according to an optimized management model that extracts the best value. Through local processing, each part of the tree is properly valued, with a view to ensuring nothing is wasted:
-Pulling: Small sections and lower-quality wood are used for paper pulp production.
-Sawing: Mid-sized wood is used to make pallets, shipping crates, and other packaging products.
-Lumber: Higher-quality sections are transformed into building components or furniture.
-Recycling of by-products: Sawdust and bark are recovered for use as mulch, firelighters, or reconstituted panels, thus avoiding any waste. Pine cones may also be used for cosmetic purposes thanks to innovative research by the company Oceopins.
These initiatives boost the local economy by supporting a sustainable and more environmentally friendly sector.
-Local forestry companies will be solicited to work on this project. The plantation will be PEFC certified.
-The soil will be little worked (strip work without ploughing) and the burned trees will be entirely crushed on site to restore organic matter and thus carbon to the soil.
-The owner has taken out forestry insurance to cover reforestation in case of future fires.
-Oaks that survived the fire on the periphery of the plot will be preserved.
* The final value of the estimate will only be established after verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
