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Continuous Stock Forest ManagementForestry projectGrand EstLabel Bas-Carbone · Labelled
La forêt d'Humégnil
240.04 ha
Area
24,966 t
CO₂
6,242 t
Available CO₂
Project presentation
Located in the heart of Grand Est, this continuous stock forest management project spans 240.04 hectares in the municipality of Épothémont ; Morvilliers. Certified with the Low-Carbon Label, it will sequester 24,966 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime.
Planted species (9)
Species diversity strengthens forest resilience against diseases and climate change.
Peuplier
Populus spp. · Salicaceae
Genre comprenant une trentaine d'espèces, certaines atteignant 40 m en seulement 20 ans. Bois léger utilisé massivement pour la fabrication de cagettes et contreplaqué.
Did you know?
Le peuplier est l'arbre qui grandit le plus vite en France : certains cultivars prennent jusqu'à 3 mètres de hauteur par an.
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.
Did you know?
Son bois est si dur qu'il était historiquement appelé « bois de fer » et servait à fabriquer les essieux de charrettes.
Tilleul à petites feuilles
Tilia cordata · Malvaceae
Plus petit que son cousin à grandes feuilles (25 m max), il résiste mieux à la sécheresse. Très planté en alignement urbain. Miel de tilleul très réputé.
Did you know?
C'est de cet arbre que vient le nom de la célèbre avenue berlinoise « Unter den Linden » (sous les tilleuls).
Frêne commun
Fraxinus excelsior · Oleaceae
Grand arbre pouvant atteindre 40 m, caractéristique des forêts alluviales. Bois souple et résistant, utilisé pour les manches d'outils et la carrosserie.
Did you know?
Dans la mythologie nordique, Yggdrasil, l'arbre-monde qui supporte les neuf mondes, est un frêne.
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.
Did you know?
Il représente environ 25 % de la surface boisée en France, c'est l'essence la plus répandue.
Merisier
Prunus avium · Rosaceae
Cerisier sauvage pouvant atteindre 25 m. Son bois rose-doré est très recherché en ébénisterie fine. Floraison spectaculaire au printemps.
Did you know?
C'est l'ancêtre sauvage de toutes les variétés de cerises douces cultivées dans le monde.
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.
Did you know?
Son bois peut atteindre des prix supérieurs à 10 000 € le m³ sur pied, ce qui en fait l'un des bois feuillus les plus précieux d'Europe.
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.
Did you know?
Son écorce reste lisse toute sa vie, ce qui en faisait le support d'écriture préféré dans l'Antiquité — le mot « book » en anglais vient de « bōk », le hêtre en vieil anglais.
Bouleau verruqueux
Betula pendula · Betulaceae
Arbre pionnier pouvant atteindre 25 m, reconnaissable à son écorce blanche. Espèce pionnière colonisant les terrains nus. Sa sève est récoltée au printemps comme boisson.
Did you know?
Sa sève, récoltée au printemps, est consommée comme boisson revitalisante dans les pays nordiques depuis des siècles.
Environmental & social impacts
Beyond carbon sequestration, each project generates measurable positive impacts on the environment and local communities. Here is the detailed assessment of this project.
🌍Climate
98%
This project sequesters 104.0 tCO₂/ha over its lifetime. 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
High impact88%
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 240.04 ha, the vegetation cover acts as a natural filter. Roots promote water infiltration into soils, reduce runoff and erosion, and enable groundwater recharge. Downstream water quality is directly improved.
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. A living, fertile soil is the foundation of a resilient ecosystem.
Socio-economic
High impact86%
This project of 240.04 ha in Épothémont ; Morvilliers supports the local economy: direct jobs (planting, maintenance, monitoring), enhancement of the territory and natural heritage. It strengthens the link between rural communities and their environment, contributing to the ecological transition.
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 vegetation cover on 240.04 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 sustainable forest management of this project of 240.04 ha ensures responsible wood production: planted trees will eventually provide timber or energy wood, replacing high carbon footprint materials.
13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 24,966 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
Project timeline
Project notification
May 16, 2025The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
November 18, 2025The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Planting
January 2027Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
November 2026Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
November 2027Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
November 2028Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
November 2029Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
November 2030Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
May 2055An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
November 2055Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
📍 Location
Town
Épothémont ; Morvilliers
Postal code
10500
Department
Aube (10)
Region
Grand Est
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 Low-Carbon Label is an official certification framework from the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. It guarantees that emission reductions are real, measurable, verifiable and additional (they would not have occurred without the project). Each project is audited by an independent body before labelling, then monitored throughout its duration.
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.
Project status
Label Bas-Carbone methodLA BELLE FORÊT
StatusLabelled
ODD
3681213
Impact score
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