
15 ha
Area
2,093 t
CO₂
19,950
Trees planted
Located in the heart of Bourgogne Franche Comté, this reforestation project spans 15 hectares in the municipality of Villy-le-Moutier. Certified with the Low-Carbon Label, it will sequester 2,093 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime. With 19,950 trees from 3 different species, this project actively promotes biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Species diversity strengthens forest resilience against diseases and climate change.

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.

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.
Did you know?
Son bois est le matériau de prédilection pour les dos et les éclisses des violons et violoncelles.

Acer platanoides · Sapindaceae
Grand érable (30 m) aux feuilles semblables à celles du platane. Très planté en ville pour son ombrage. Bois clair utilisé en ameublement.
Did you know?
La feuille d'érable du drapeau canadien est souvent associée à cet érable, bien qu'elle représente en réalité l'érable à sucre nord-américain.
Beyond carbon sequestration, each project generates measurable positive impacts on the environment and local communities. Here is the detailed assessment of this project.
This project sequesters 139.5 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.
With 3 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.
Over 15 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.
With 1330 trees/ha, 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.
This project of 15 ha in Villy-le-Moutier 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.
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.
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water
Why this project: The vegetation cover on 15 ha naturally filters runoff water and promotes groundwater recharge. By reducing erosion and nutrient leaching, this project improves water quality available for local uses.
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.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Why this project: The sustainable forest management of this project of 15 ha ensures responsible wood production: planted trees will eventually provide timber or energy wood, replacing high carbon footprint materials.
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Why this project: This is the primary impact: this project sequesters 2,093 tons of CO2 over its lifetime, certified by the Low-Carbon Label. Every ton removed from the atmosphere directly contributes to fighting climate change.
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
Why this project: This project of 15 ha in Villy-le-Moutier plants 3 different species, recreating a complete forest ecosystem: wildlife habitat, ecological corridors, and soil biodiversity enrichment through mycorrhizal fungi.
Project notification
April 5, 2021The project owner submits their application to the ministry.
File submission
May 28, 2021The complete file is submitted to the competent authority for review.
Labelling
August 11, 2021The project is validated and receives the official Low-Carbon Label.
Planting
January 2022Selected tree species are planted on the plot.
Year 1 monitoring
August 2022Project performance indicators check — year 1/5.
Year 2 monitoring
August 2023Project performance indicators check — year 2/5.
Year 3 monitoring
August 2024Project performance indicators check — year 3/5.
Year 4 monitoring
August 2025Project performance indicators check — year 4/5.
Year 5 monitoring
August 2026Project performance indicators check — year 5/5.
Verification audit
February 2051An independent auditor verifies on site that the project carbon objectives have been met.
Final certification
August 2051Emission reductions are verified and carbon credits are definitively issued.
Town
Villy-le-Moutier
Postal code
21250
Department
Côte d'Or (21)
Region
Bourgogne Franche Comté
Rebuilding a forest destroyed by a natural disaster or degraded by dieback. The method aims to restore resilient stands adapted to climate change.
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.
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