Label Bas Carbone
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 burnt forests in Sainte-Hélène
This project is taking place in the commune of Sainte-Hélène in Gironde. The forests in these communes were ravaged by fire in September 2022. The original trees on these plots were decimated and died standing. The reforestation project involves replanting the area, covering 15.48 hectares, with maritime pine and taeda pine, which are well-suited to the local conditions: sandy, nutrient-poor soil and high levels of sunlight. 2,413 tonnes of CO₂eq will be sequestered over 30 years as a result of this project*.
The timber from these forests is harvested according to an optimised management model designed to maximise its value. Through local processing, every part of the tree is utilised to its full potential, with a view to minimising waste:
-Pulping: small sections and lower-quality wood are used for the production of paper pulp.
-Sawing: medium-sized timber is used to manufacture pallets, transport crates and other packaging products.
-Timber: the highest-quality sections are processed into building materials or furniture.
-Utilisation of by-products: sawdust and bark are recovered for use as mulch, firelighters or reconstituted panels, thereby avoiding any waste. Pine cones can also be used in cosmetics thanks to innovative research by the company Oceopins.
These initiatives help to boost the local economy by supporting a sustainable and more environmentally friendly sector.
- Local stakeholders from the forestry sector will be invited to work on this project. The plantation will be PEFC-certified.
- The landowner has taken out forestry insurance covering reforestation in the event of a future fire.
* The final value of the estimate will only be determined following verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
Label Bas CarboneExamples: 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 burnt forests in Sainte-Hélène
This project is taking place in the commune of Sainte-Hélène in Gironde. The forests in these communes were ravaged by fire in September 2022. The original trees on these plots were decimated and died standing. The reforestation project involves replanting the area, covering 15.48 hectares, with maritime pine and taeda pine, which are well-suited to the local conditions: sandy, nutrient-poor soil and high levels of sunlight. 2,413 tonnes of CO₂eq will be sequestered over 30 years as a result of this project*.
The timber from these forests is harvested according to an optimised management model designed to maximise its value. Through local processing, every part of the tree is utilised to its full potential, with a view to minimising waste:
-Pulping: small sections and lower-quality wood are used for the production of paper pulp.
-Sawing: medium-sized timber is used to manufacture pallets, transport crates and other packaging products.
-Timber: the highest-quality sections are processed into building materials or furniture.
-Utilisation of by-products: sawdust and bark are recovered for use as mulch, firelighters or reconstituted panels, thereby avoiding any waste. Pine cones can also be used in cosmetics thanks to innovative research by the company Oceopins.
These initiatives help to boost the local economy by supporting a sustainable and more environmentally friendly sector.
- Local stakeholders from the forestry sector will be invited to work on this project. The plantation will be PEFC-certified.
- The landowner has taken out forestry insurance covering reforestation in the event of a future fire.
* The final value of the estimate will only be determined following verification by an independent auditor and an administrative verification decision.
