**Located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park in Corrèze, the [Peyrelevade](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/projects/2720) project aims to reconstitute a diversified forest while respecting the natural growth and renewal processes of forests. Reforest'Action chose the [Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR)](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/anr-expertise-thibaud-poulain) method to enhance 14,700 trees within this natural conservation site, which is part of the Natura 2000 protected areas network. Sasha Pinot, project manager for France at Reforest'Action, provides insight into why this method was chosen, its advantages, and the expected benefits of implementing the project within the framework of climate change adaptation.**

![Banniere-itw-Sasha.jpg](/uploads/Banniere_itw_Sasha_099983b1d2.jpg)

### What does the Peyrelevade project, in the Limousin region, involve?

_Sasha Pinot :_ This natural regeneration project aims to revive a diverse forest ecosystem while meticulously honoring the natural processes of growth and renewal. Today, 14,700 trees of diverse species including Douglas fir, larch, spruce, fir, and oak are being nurtured through meticulous care and effort. Ultimately, this forest in the making will contribute to local economic development, supporting the timber industry. Restoring this degraded ecosystem will help preserve the forest atmosphere and its picturesque landscape. Home to a rich biodiversity, this forest will also contribute to carbon storage and play a role in combating climate change. Located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park in Corrèze, Limousin, this natural site holds a special place within the Natura 2000 network, a European initiative dedicated to conserving habitats and species of importance.
 
### What history does this forest have?

_Sasha Pinot :_ Both plots have been planted with Douglas fir, spruce, and Scots pine for the past 35 years. They intended to undergo clear-cutting in the years to come, to harvest the wood produced, and then to be replanted following the same intensive pattern. Clear-cutting involves abruptly opening up an area, resulting in the long-term destruction of many natural habitats essential to certain species. In most cases, it also involves the use of heavy machinery, which destroys soil life by compacting and plowing large areas. 

![Peyrelevade-1.jpg](/uploads/Peyrelevade_1_d8761206cf.jpg)
 
### How is the implementation of an ANR project necessary to restore it?

_Sasha Pinot :_ One of the primary objectives of this project is to halt the forest degradation caused by strict and simplified forest management practices. By embracing a gentler approach, such as Assisted Natural Regeneration, landowners choose not to disrupt the forest's delicate balance. To achieve this, they observe natural processes and only intervene when necessary, in specific areas. Movement within the plots is restricted to designated paths to prevent unnecessary soil compaction. This method not only allows natural cycles to unfold but also enables the silviculturist to reduce their workload, as much of the forest's maintenance is carried out naturally.  
 
### How were the species chosen for the project?

_Sasha Pinot :_ The project promotes a variety of tree species, such as Douglas fir, larch, spruce, fir, and oak, each serving multiple functions. These species are selected from both hardwood and softwood groups and are chosen for their excellent adaptation to the site conditions. Intending to achieve 80% natural regeneration, the project also fosters the growth of other species already present in the soil through their existing seeds.
 
### What's the difference between the ANR method and conventional silviculture?

_Sasha Pinot :_ Today, French forests confront numerous threats, notably those stemming from climate change. In response to these challenges and as a departure from conventional silviculture practices, the proprietors of the Peyrelevade plots have opted to transition towards Assisted Natural Regeneration.

The main distinction between intensive forestry and Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) resides in ecological succession. In a natural forest, the process begins with the germination of a select few trees. As the canopy matures and closes, conditions of shade and humidity become conducive to the development of more delicate forest species in the understorey. This understorey strengthens the ecosystem's structure, facilitating the establishment of plants over the long term until they reach maturity. Occasional disturbances, such as storms or natural die-offs, then stimulate the vitality of the ecosystem. A natural forest represents a mosaic of these stages, amalgamating diverse functional groups that mutually support one another.

In contrast, within intensively managed forests, vulnerable trees are typically planted on bare ground, thereby exposing them to various risks such as drought, flooding, and wildlife damage. Often comprised of only one or two species, these forests exhibit a simplistic environmental structure characterized by a singular stratum. Upon reaching maturity, all trees are harvested, necessitating a complete restart of the cycle. Such artificial forests lack resilience to disturbances and significantly curtail the environment's capacity for natural evolution.
However, it is imperative to enhance the resilience of our forests to ensure the continuity of their ecosystem services. Through the decision to honor the natural cycle of their forest and embrace ANR management, the proprietors of this project significantly enhanced their forest's capacity to withstand diverse threats.
 
### How will the forest, restored through Assisted Natural Regeneration (RNA), be more resilient in the face of climate change?

_Sasha Pinot :_ This will be the case on five levels:
- The enhancement of ecosystem stability is notable. Without the disruptive effects of clear-cutting, natural forests maintain a consistent vegetation cover, yielding numerous benefits. Minimal fluctuations in humidity and temperature prevail, as the soil remains shielded from direct sunlight and air currents. The intricate structure of the ecosystem endures, serving as a habitat for a myriad of species, each fulfilling its unique role. The absence of habitat destruction fosters the proliferation of diverse life forms. 
- Trees derive added benefits from supplementary resources. Depending on the species, roots extract water from various depths. The diversity of these root systems enables the exploration of a broad spectrum of water sources, crucial during periods of escalating drought. Moreover, this subterranean complexity contributes to soil structuring, mitigating erosion.  
- The diversity of tree species aids in regulating pests and diseases, which are primary contributors to forest degradation. Predominantly, these issues arise in stands with limited species diversity, as they lack natural predators. In a diversified forest, all species—including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms—compete, thus restoring equilibrium between predators and prey.
- Game damage will be minimized. Trees grown from natural seedlings are considerably less appealing to wildlife than those raised in nurseries.  
- In the long term, the forest will yield greater profitability. A diverse array of tree species ensures a harvest, even in the event of disease affecting one species. Additionally, the fertility of the environment is sustained through a dynamic cycle of organic matter, with minimal impact on the soil.

### Why talk about sustainable forest management when it comes to ANR?

_Sasha Pinot :_ By choosing Assisted Natural Regeneration, landowners cultivate high-quality wood while preserving a diverse and thriving biodiversity within the ecosystem. 

Living, productive forests naturally form across the globe, independently of human intervention. Nature provides the necessary seedlings and optimal conditions for their growth, while the diverse flora and fauna maintain a delicate balance against diseases and pests. In the natural cycle, when a tree reaches the end of its life, it falls, creating space for new growth. Young trees from natural regeneration take advantage of these openings, thriving until the canopy is restored. The Assisted Natural Regeneration (RNA) method respects these intrinsic natural principles while favoring the growth of the most beneficial trees.

The species present in the Peyrelevade stand have organically developed. A significant portion of them is local, with genetics finely attuned to the specific conditions of the region. Over time, the stand undergoes natural evolution, favoring only the most competitive and adaptive species.

Numerous instances in the region showcase owners aligning their management practices with natural processes. Situated at the heart of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park, the Peyrelevade project actively contributes to this network, gradually restoring the French forest to its historical state. Its PEFC certification serves as additional confirmation of its commitment to sustainable management, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the forest's multifunctional role. The PEFC label assures the stringent adherence to precise regulations by all forest stakeholders, including owners, operators, and forestry contractors.

To obtain the PEFC label, various commitments must be upheld, including promoting a diverse array of tree species, abstaining from fertilizer use, safeguarding soil integrity, preserving local fauna and flora, and maintaining dead trees, essential for biodiversity promotion.
 
### How does RNA contribute to sustainable wood production? 

_Sasha Pinot :_ The overarching goal of the Peyrelevade project is to establish a diversified, multifunctional, and resilient forest, while simultaneously benefiting the local economy. 

Unlike conventional silviculture, timber is not harvested from a large area in a single block. The forest's intricate structure calls for more regular, localized harvesting. For instance, rather than harvesting an entire parcel every 80 years, the silviculturist opts to selectively remove only the finest trees every 5 years. Despite the differing approaches, the financial returns remain nearly identical. However, under Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) management, the silviculturist benefits from more consistent income.

Implementing this method requires the expertise of skilled tradespeople, and sizable trees must be transported to specialized, smaller sawmills tailored for such operations. These ANR conversion initiatives not only create employment opportunities but also inspire younger generations to acquire and revive traditional knowledge. 

Moreover, Corrèze, being a heavily forested region with ample rainfall and a temperate climate, provides an ideal environment for forest development. Given these favorable conditions, the wood yielded by the Peyrelevade project will be of exceptional quality, thereby benefiting the entire local industry, including forest managers, loggers, and sawmill operators. 
 
### Une gestion forestière en RNA permet-elle de séquestrer autant de carbone qu’une gestion classique ?

_Sasha Pinot :_ The Peyrelevade project stands out notably for its carbon sequestration capabilities. Similar to conventional plantations, the trees continuously sequester carbon throughout their lifespan. This carbon is responsibly stored when the wood is utilized in construction or furniture. Additionally, the ANR method offers an added advantage over traditional silvicultural practices: the preservation of soil carbon. Unlike forests that export their entire production, this type of forest allows for the unimpeded growth of undergrowth and retention of deadwood. As this organic matter decomposes, the carbon it contains remains within the soil, preventing its release into the atmosphere, a common occurrence after clear-cutting and plowing.

It should be noted, however, that while carbon storage is a good indicator for studying climate change, it cannot be used to judge the quality of a forest. For instance, an intensive Douglas-fir monoculture will sequester more carbon on the same surface area than a diversified forest. Yet it is not sustainable, and its ecological value and resilience are much lower.
 
![Peyrelevade-2.jpg](/uploads/Peyrelevade_2_100b04280f.jpg)
 

**As Assisted Natural Regeneration harnesses existing resources to preserve and fortify forest heritage, fostering long-term diversity and resilience, it emerges as particularly pertinent in the face of climate change. However, for ANR initiatives to materialize, funding is essential, notably from companies eager to contribute to forest restoration. Swiss Life Asset Managers exemplifies this commitment by supporting the Peyrelevade project showcased in this article. Across France, Reforest'Action is spearheading ecosystem regeneration endeavors rooted in the Assisted Natural Regeneration method, thanks to funding from dedicated corporate partners.**


large_Header-itw-SPI.jpg

medium_Header-itw-SPI.jpg

small_Header-itw-SPI.jpg

thumbnail_Header-itw-SPI.jpg

Header-itw-SPI.jpg

"Assisted Natural Regeneration allows forests to be more resilient in the face of climate change": an interview with Sasha Pinot

**Our impact management process has been digitized and we have developed an MRV (Measurement, Reporting & Verification) platform. The aim is to offer investors a tool that provides centralized, selected information on nature-based projects, their monitoring and relative impacts over time. This tool will enable investors to demonstrate the value generated by these nature-based solutions, using key performance indicators and reliable, traceable and verifiable data.**

![MRV_maquette.jpg](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/MRV_maquette_83b721a179.jpg)

## A data collection, analysis and reporting tool 

The MRV platform developed by Reforest'Action aims to collect, analyze and report reliable and verifiable data on the implementation, monitoring and impact measurement of our Nature-based Solutions. It enables us to combine all our impact management tools and report the results of project monitoring in the field and by remote sensing, in complete transparency.

The platform also provides impact projections, i.e. modeling and assessment of impacts prior to implementation, enabling us to gain information on projects, adjust their design, implement adaptive management measures and assess their level of performance over the long term.

Our MRV platform relies both on the collection of data from the field (type of species planted, nature of activities carried out in the field, impact on local communities, etc.) and from satellite imagery (forest cover density, actual carbon sequestration by above-ground biomass, number of trees in place, stand health, etc.).

It offers a solution that meets both the needs of project development and the transparency requirements of the companies that finance them:
- In the back office, Project Data Management enables our teams to manage projects, from identification to field monitoring, by centralizing all project-related data (design, audit reports, satellite measurements, etc.).
- In the front office, the dashboard can be used to display project-related key performance indicators (KPIs) for companies committed to monitoring the impact of the solutions they finance.

![Schema-plateforme MRV.png](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/Schema_plateforme_MRV_afc2dffaee.png)

## A tool that meets the growing need for transparency and reporting 

Ultimately, Reforest'Action's MRV platform is intended to link all project stakeholders to improve transparency and add value, including in the field. In its first version, available at the end of 2024, it is dedicated to project financiers and provides key performance indicators and impact data, facilitating the monitoring of investments and reporting required by certification frameworks such as the CSRD.

It meets the market's need for transparent, robust and reliable data, addressing the following needs:
- ensuring companies comply with regulatory frameworks (CSRD, Net Zero, etc.)
- supporting companies' reputations and their need to demonstrate the impacts of the NbS they finance
- providing a clear return on investment (ROI) for financed solutions

**Our impact monitoring approach, supported by our digital data reporting tool, enables us not only to work for the health of restored ecosystems, but also to make Nature-based Solutions a reliable impact investment solution.**


_Are you a company looking to invest in Nature-based Solutions and benefit from a tool that enables you to demonstrate the value generated by these projects? [Contact one of our experts to discuss your needs.](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/contact)_


large_Dense-thicket-©-ReforestAction-AL-Avril.jpg

medium_Dense-thicket-©-ReforestAction-AL-Avril.jpg

small_Dense-thicket-©-ReforestAction-AL-Avril.jpg

thumbnail_Dense-thicket-©-ReforestAction-AL-Avril.jpg

Dense-thicket-©-ReforestAction-AL-Avril.jpg

Measuring the impact of NbS projects: launch of our MRV platform

**Defined by the IUCN in 2009, the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) is founded on the idea that natural processes, and not just technological ones, can make a significant contribution to tackling major contemporary challenges such as climate change and biodiversity erosion. Nature provides vital services to all living things, and in particular to humankind. It is therefore essential to preserve, restore and manage it sustainably to ensure our future.**

![Nature-Based-Solutions-forest.jpg](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/Nature_Based_Solutions_forest_f54ea0ac1f.jpg)

## What are Nature-based Solutions?

Nature-based Solutions are defined by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) as “actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems to directly address societal challenges in an effective and adaptive manner, while ensuring human well-being and producing benefits for biodiversity.”

This concept was formulated by IUCN at the Copenhagen Conference in 2009, when forests were proposed as a solution for mitigating climate change. It was at COP21 in 2015 that the place of Nature-based Solutions in climate action was recognized by States, notably via the Paris Agreement.

These are actions that aim to protect, restore and sustainably manage natural ecosystems - be they forests, rivers, wetlands or even bocage meadows - in a logic of mutual benefit, since these ecosystems generate benefits for humanity. Nature-based Solutions also bring benefits for [biodiversity](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/what-biodiversity-definition-and-issues), by integrating this objective into the very design and implementation of these actions.

![EN_NbS.jpg](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/EN_Nb_S_775d13cbc8.jpg)

## How are ecosystems and human societies interconnected?

### A multitude of services to humanity

Ecosystems are multifunctional by nature. The variety of ecosystem functions they produce are not man-made, but the result of slow, patient work shaped by Nature over millions of years. Today, [natural ecosystems](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/reconnecting-living-sustainable-humanity) make vital contributions to people's lives, such as the production of food, energy and raw materials, as well as a multitude of ecosystem services. For example, forests store carbon, regulate the water cycle, limit local heat peaks, reduce the risk of soil runoff and landslides, and meet vital human needs such as the production of timber and energy, food and medicinal products, and places of well-being and recreation.

### Nature's services to human societies are not unlimited

The worldwide overexploitation of ecosystems leads to their degradation, and thus to their inability to provide resources in the long term. The Global Footprint Network's annual Earth Overshoot Day is a direct illustration of this idea. This date, which marks the day when humanity has consumed all the natural resources the Earth can produce in one year, is obtained by comparing mankind's ecological footprint (which measures the exploitation of the Earth's natural resources) with the planet's biocapacity (its capacity to replenish its reserves and absorb greenhouse gases). Still in surplus in 1961, with a quarter of its reserves unused, the Earth became in deficit in the early 1970s. This day was changed from October 10 in 1999 to August 1 in 2024.

In most regions of the world today, Nature has been significantly altered by multiple human factors, and the vast majority of indicators relating to ecosystems and biodiversity show a rapid decline. For example, the IPBES estimates that today :

- 75% of natural terrestrial environments are degraded;
- 66% of oceans have been altered;
- 85% of wetlands have disappeared;
- 5% of the world's animal and plant species are threatened.

Forests, which are home to 80% of the Earth's biodiversity and support 25% of the world's population, are in constant decline. On a global scale, forest area today represents around 68% of its estimated pre-industrial level. According to the FAO, 240 million hectares of forest were lost to deforestation in tropical zones between 1990 and 2015. In temperate zones, the effects of climate change are affecting forest health: 42% of tree species are now threatened with extinction in Europe, according to the IUCN. Forest animal biodiversity has fallen by [53%](https://www.dw.com/en/worlds-forest-animal-population-sinks-drastically-wwf-report/a-50015580) since 1970.

### Ecosystem degradation also weakens populations

Ecosystems, biodiversity and climate are interdependent. Ecosystems and their biodiversity influence climate, helping to regulate temperature and precipitation. They are essential players in the carbon, water and nitrogen cycles. They help absorb some of the heat and greenhouse gases emitted by human activities. These feedbacks between climate and biodiversity are at the origin of the dynamic balance of the environment in which human societies have developed, and which is today affected by both climate and ecosystem changes. Alterations to ecosystems and the climate-biodiversity pair make human beings more vulnerable, with the loss of food sources, the deterioration of water quality, the [development of new diseases](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/destruction-ecosystems-favours-rise-new-diseases-and-pandemics) and the exposure of societies to extreme climatic events (droughts, storms, etc.).

Strategies and actions to combat climate change must therefore not only drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also invest in protecting ecosystems. [Healthy ecosystems](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/ecosystem-restoration-essential-climate-and-biodiversity) not only help mitigate climate change, but also enable human societies to adapt to its consequences.

![Wooded hills with women's tree-planting communities](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/Nature_based_solutions_communities_c9eebab421.jpg)

## Nature-based solutions for today's societal challenges

### Preserving nature is essential to ensure the future of human societies and businesses

According to the IUCN, the use of NbS would enable us to achieve current societal objectives such as :

- Reducing natural hazards
- Socio-economic development
- Food security
- Water and energy supply
- Health and well-being for all
- Adapting territories to climate change
- Mitigating the effects of climate change on populations (rising sea levels, fires, heatwaves...)

According to the IPBES, these natural solutions will account for 37% of the climate change mitigation measures needed by 2030 to achieve the goal of global warming below 2°C by 2100. But implementing NbS on the scale required to meet these societal challenges requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including private sector companies.

### Forests: a key component of Nature-based Solutions

NbS value the services provided by ecosystems that have been preserved, restored or sustainably managed, and are based on various underlying concepts listed by the IUCN. Among these Nature-based Solutions is the restoration of forest landscapes. This process aims to mobilize and involve local communities in restoring the multifunctionality of forests, in order to sustainably meet human needs. This type of project can be implemented through a variety of actions involving the preservation, restoration and sustainable management of forests. All these actions enhance forest biodiversity, and increase carbon capture, which helps mitigate the risks of climate change:
- Preservation of existing forests in good ecological condition
- Restoration of degraded forests or creation of forest ecosystems
- Adoption of sustainable forest management practices
- Creation of protected areas (national or regional parks, nature reserves, etc.) to protect associated territories and preserve ecosystem services
- Reforestation and ecological restoration of degraded forest habitats using adapted and diverse species, giving priority to indigenous species;
- Creation of hedgerows and [agroforestry systems](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/agroforestry) to regulate climate and the water cycle, conserve soil and create biological corridors for flora and fauna;
- Exclusion of unsustainable practices such as monospecific plantations, clear-cutting that weakens soils and overexploitation of stands;
- Development of [Assisted Natural Regeneration](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/magazine/assisted-natural-regeneration-complementary-solution-tree-planting-restore-degraded-forests);
- Creation of islands of senescence, made up of ageing trees which, as they decompose, promote the fertility of forest soils, the main reservoir of biodiversity in the forest;
- Promoting wood products from sustainably managed forests.

![Nature-based-solutions-overview.jpg](https://backoffice.reforestaction.com/uploads/Nature_based_solutions_overview_9e487805c8.jpg)

## Developing Nature-based Solutions with Reforest'Action

Reforest'Action offers Nature-based Solutions that enable companies to:
- Contribute to [global carbon neutrality](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/carbon-neutrality-solutions)
- Develop [regenerative agriculture](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/regenerative-agriculture) within their value chains 
- Support the [restoration of forest ecosystems](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/ecosystems-restoration) 

Our mission: to regenerate terrestrial ecosystems on a large scale to meet global environmental challenges and support corporate climate and transformation strategies, drawing on our field experience, local communities, research and technology. 

Today, our 1,650 forest and agroforestry projects in 45 countries are creating multiple impacts, based on the stability of ecosystems over time, to combat climate change, protect biodiversity and support local communities. Each project financed by Reforest'Action is thus at the heart of global climate action and Nature-based Solutions. 

At the heart of our approach, monitoring the impact of our projects via our [Research & Development team](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/the-impact) also enables us to optimize their results and deliver reliable and transparent data to investors, by means of key performance indicators, regarding the value generated by our Nature-based Solutions.


**Drawing on the role of healthy ecosystems for human life and the well-being of all, Nature-based Solutions address both climate and biodiversity issues. It is crucial to encourage their development at all scales to meet the Sustainable Development Goals formulated by the UN, and to direct more funds towards restoration in order to act more rapidly and effectively in favor of the climate and biodiversity at the service of all Living Things. If you're interested in Nature-based Solutions, and forestry in particular, please [contact us](https://www.reforestaction.com/en/contact).**



Defined by the IUCN in 2009, the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) is founded on the idea that natural processes, and not just technological ones, can make a significant contribution to tackling major contemporary challenges such as climate change and biodiversity erosion. Nature provides vital services to all living things, and in particular to humankind. It is therefore essential to preserve, restore and manage it sustainably to ensure our future.

large_Nature-Based-Solutions.jpg

medium_Nature-Based-Solutions.jpg

small_Nature-Based-Solutions.jpg

thumbnail_Nature-Based-Solutions.jpg

Nature-Based-Solutions.jpg

What are Nature-based Solutions?

Description customers.jpeg

Encart customers.jpeg

Header customers.png

0013X00003Yz8EwQAJ.png

EUROPEAN PRODUCTS RECYCLING_20240202_4.png

NOTRE MISSION : « RESSOURCER LE MONDE ». EPR rend possible la création de nouvelles ressources « secondaires », qui viennent progressivement compenser la raréfaction des ressources naturelles « primaires ». Soucieuse d’optimiser les ressources de la planète et de contribuer à la réduction des émissions de CO2, EPR fournit à ses partenaires des solutions créatrices de valeur s’inscrivant dans l’économie circulaire. Au sein du groupe Veolia, elle est la plateforme dédiée aux échanges de matières premières issues du recyclage.

EUROPEAN PRODUCTS RECYCLING

EPR accompagne ses partenaires, industriels et collectivités locales, dans la valorisation des matières de recyclage produites.

Un acteur de référence du recyclage

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_6.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_8.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_10.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_9.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_7.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_2.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_4.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_5.JPG

Projet Regeneration Naturelle Assistee EU_2 0123X000000a0LgQAI_2.jpg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_1.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20230531_3.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_11.jpg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_12.jpg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_13.jpeg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_14.jpeg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_15.jpeg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_16.jpeg

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_17.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_18.JPG

2022-2023_La Roche sur Foron_RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_202461_19.JPG

Érable sycomore

Epicéa commun

Sapin

Merisier

Sorbier des oiseleurs

Mélèze d'Europe

En Haute Savoie, ce projet se situe dans le piémont alpin à plus de 1000m d'altitude. Cette forêt était principalement constituée d'épicéas et de feuillus. En sous étage, de nombreuses essences sont présentes, et ne sont pas aujourd'hui en capacité de se développer par manque de lumière. L'objectif de ce projet est de permettre à ces jeunes arbres de se développer, en réduisant la concurrence et en favorisant leur accès à la lumière. Le propriétaire favorisera les essences peu représentées, pour laisser la diversité s'exprimer au maximum. Des plantations d'enrichissement seront aussi prévues pour introduire de nouvelles essences. Cette forêt sera alors plus résiliente face au changement climatique, et sa structure irrégulière permettra une gestion exempte de coupe rase apportant de nombreux bénéfices tant pour la biodiversité que pour les sols ou encore le paysage. De plus, ce projet va permettre de stocker du C02 dans le bois, ainsi lutter contre le réchauffement climatique.

GOOD_HEALTH_AND_WELL_BEING

CLEAN_WATER_AND_SANITATION

DECENT_WORK_AND_ECONOMIC_GROWTH

CLIMATE_ACTION

LIFE_ON_LAND

PARTNERSHIP_FOR_THE_GOALS

Preservation of local biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources.

Influences the quality and integrity of the soil-water system, and the cycling of water and nutrients.

Supports human well-being, by providing resources, income, education, and supporting recreation and heritage.

Contributes to the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and influences precipitation patterns and the local microclimate.

In Haute Savoie, this project is located in the Alpine foothills at an altitude of over 1,000 m. This forest consisted mainly of spruce and hardwoods. In the understory, many species are present, and are not able to develop today because of lack of light.

The aim of this project, located in the heart of the Alps, is to allow young trees to develop, reducing competition and promoting their access to light. 
The owner will favor lesser represented species in order to let diversity express itself. Enrichment plantings will also be planned to introduce new species. 
This forest will then be better adapted to climate change, and its irregular structure will allow management without clearcutting, bringing benefits for biodiversity and soils.
In addition, this project will make it possible to store CO2 in the woods and thus fight help fight against global warming.

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France

Projet Regeneration Naturelle Assistee EU_1 0123X000000a0LgQAI_1.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20230601_3.png

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20230601_1.png

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20230601_5.png

Photo de la parcelle avant travaux de Régénération Naturelle Assistée

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_6.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_7.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_8.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_9.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_10.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20240517_11.jpg

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20230601_2.png

2022-2023_Ormes et Ville 2_RNA_54 Meurthe-et-Moselle_France_20230601_4.png

Chêne sessile (rouvre)

Sapin pectiné

Hêtre commun

Charme commun

En Meurthe-et-Moselle dans le Grand-Est, la forêt d’Ormes a fait l’objet d’une forte coupe en 1975. Avec le temps, cette futaie de chêne s’est régularisée et le nouveau propriétaire souhaite favoriser le renouvellement de son peuplement en diversifiant les essences qui le composent. Afin d’accompagner une régénération naturelle déjà présente sur 35% de la surface, le projet prévoit de conserver les semenciers présents, de conduire des travaux sylvicoles pour valoriser la régénération présente et d’enrichir le peuplement d’essences diverses indigènes pour accélérer la régénération du massif. Cette diversité apportée viendra enrichir la biodiversité sur la zone et ainsi créer de nouveaux habitats. Les arbres valorisés seront plus résistants et le patrimoine génétique qui se développe sur les parcelles sera conservé.  À terme, le projet permettra d'augmenter la capacité d'accueil de la faune et flore locale et contribuera à la création d’un puit de carbone dans cette zone.

This oak grove is located in Meurthe et Moselle, 25 kilometres south of Nancy, in a highly agricultural area that suffered from heavy harvests in the 1980s. 

Today, to continue to have an economically viable forest that is welcoming to biodiversity and useful for soil and water protection, the owner wants to work on natural regeneration and the irregularisation of the stand to obtain a mosaic forest.

The new owner of this Oak high forest wishes to diversify the species in it. 
In order to support a natural regeneration already present on 35% of the surface, the project plans to conserve the current seed trees, to conduct silvicultural work to enhance the existing regeneration and to enrich the stand of various native species to accelerate the regeneration of the massif. 

This diversity will enrich the biodiversity of the area and create new habitats. The recovered trees will be more resistant and the genetic heritage that develops on the plots will be preserved. 

Eventually, the project will increase the capacity of the local fauna and flora and will contribute to the creation of a carbon sink that will help in the fight against global warming.

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France

Projet de plantation EU_US_5 0123X000000a0LeQAI_5.jpg

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_20230817_1.JPG

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_20230817_2.JPG

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_20230817_3.png

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_20230817_4.png

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_202461_5.jpg

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_202461_6.jpg

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_202461_7.jpg

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_202461_8.jpg

2022-2023_Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet (38)_France_202461_9.jpg

Douglas

Pin laricio (Corse)

En Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, après plusieurs jours de canicule, la tempête de 2019 a frappé l’Isère. Un cocktail explosif d’orages, de vents violents et de grêle a balayé les arbres. Aujourd’hui, la capacité de renouvellement de son peuplement faible, à l’exception de quelques secteurs. Afin de permettre une régénération naturelle sur ce terrain mis à nu, un projet de reboisement est entrepris. La reconstitution de l’écosystème forestier s’appuie sur une technique qui prend en compte l’évolution climatique à travers l’introduction d’essences diversifiées mais aussi de plantation en mélange. Ce projet à expérimental servira de modèle pour les futurs reboisements à prévoir dans le secteur. À terme, le projet favorisera une biodiversité riche et contribuera à la lutte contre le changement climatique grâce au carbone stocké par les arbres.

In Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, after several days of heatwaves, the 2019 storm struck the Isère department. An explosive mixture of thunderstorms, violent winds and hails swept the trees. Nowadays, the population's capacity for renewal is weak, in every area but a few. To make the regeneration of this bare land possible, a reforestation project is initiated. The reconstitution of this forest ecosystem relies on a technique which takes into account the climate evolution by introducing diversified species and planting a mix of them together. This experimental project will serve as a template for future reforestation projects that are planned in the area. Eventually, the project will favour a rich biodiversity and help fight climate change thanks to carbon storage by trees.

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France

Photo des trouées à dégager, afin de favoriser la régénération naturelle

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_3.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_8.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_9.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_15.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_16.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_17.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_18.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_19.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_20.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_21.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_22.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_1.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_10.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_2.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_11.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_4.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_6.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_12.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_7.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_5.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_13.jpg

2023-2024_Chavannes 5_RNA (18) Cher_France_20240612_14.jpg

Le projet prend place à Chavannes dans la région Centre-Val-de-Loire. Il consiste en la valorisation de la régénération naturelle présente au coeur d'un massif forestier de 41 hectares. Les opérations prévues, de dégagements des troués, permettront de faire pénétrer la lumière et d'encourager le développement des semis, perches et gaule présents. Ces interventions réparties sur 3 ans sur une centaine de petites trouées, permettront l'irrégularisation du peuplement et sa diversification par des essences plus pionnières. Le projet accueillera de ce fait une biodiversité plus riche et diversifiée. Cette biodiversité ne sera pas éradiquée par une coupe rase du fait de la gestion en couvert continu.

With an afforestation rate of 23.5%, the Cher département has very little woodland, well below the national average of 31%. Forest areas are concentrated in Sologne, which accounts for more than a third of the Cher's forests. 84% of the forests in the Berry region are privately-owned, and the majority are planted with oaks (sessile and pedunculate). However, softwoods are still the most common species used for reforestation, particularly in Sologne, where Scots pine and maritime pine dominated projects in the 19th century.

The project is taking place at Chavannes in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region. It involves enhancing the natural regeneration present in the heart of a 41-hectare forest. The planned clearing of the gaps will allow light to penetrate and encourage the development of the seedlings, perches and saplings present. These operations, spread over 3 years over a hundred or so small gaps, will make it possible to even out the stand and diversify it with more pioneer species. As a result, the project will host a richer and more diversified biodiversity. This biodiversity will not be eradicated by clear-cutting because of the continuous cover management.

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France

Projet de plantation EU_US_4 0123X000000a0LeQAI_4.jpg

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France_20230912_4.JPG

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France_20230912_3.JPG

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France_20230912_1.JPG

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France_20230912_5.JPG

2023-2024_Courzieu_69 Rhône_France_20230912_2.JPG

Cèdre de l'Atlas

Sapin de Bornmuller

Ce projet se situe dans la commune de Courzieu, à 30 km de Lyon. Le propriétaire envisage de donner une nouvelle dynamique à cette parcelle forestière qui a été laissée à l'abandon, comportant quelques bois de faible valeur. La plantation en mélange de Pin Laricio et de Cèdre d'Atlas vise à former un peuplement forestier résilient pour l'avenir, tout en valorisant la régénération naturelle présente, telle que les Chênes, les Hêtres et les Noisetiers. De plus, le projet permettra de restaurer un écosystème abandonné afin de retrouver un équilibre entre la faune et la flore, en favorisant le développement de la biodiversité.

This project is located in the commune of Courzieu, 30 km from Lyon. The owner plans to give a new lease of life to this parcel of woodland, which has been abandoned and contains some low-value timber. The mixed planting of Laricio Pine and Atlas Cedar is intended to create a resilient forest stand for the future, while making the most of existing natural regeneration, such as Oak, Beech and Hazel. In addition, the project will restore an abandoned ecosystem to restore a balance between flora and fauna, encouraging the development of biodiversity.

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France

Photo du peuplement avant travaux de Régénération Naturelle Assistée

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_1.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_3.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_4.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_6.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_7.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_11.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_12.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_13.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_14.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_17.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_18.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_21.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_22.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_24.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_27.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_28.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_29.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_32.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_35.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_36.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_38.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_5.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_8.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_34.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_23.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_20.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_33.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_37.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_39.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_2.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_30.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_26.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_31.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_25.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_15.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_10.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_9.jpeg

Projet Regeneration Naturelle Assistee EU_3 0123X000000a0LgQAI_3.jpg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_16.jpeg

2023-2024_Fillière 2 RNA_74 Haute-Savoie_France_20240111_19.jpeg

En Haute Savoie, ce projet se situe dans la commune de Filière, entre 600-800m d'altitude. Cette forêt était principalement constituée d'épicéas et de feuillus. En sous étage, de nombreuses essences sont présentes, et ne sont pas aujourd'hui en capacité de se développer par manque de lumière. L'objectif de ce projet est de permettre à ces jeunes arbres de se développer, en réduisant la concurrence et en favorisant leur accès à la lumière. Le propriétaire favorisera les essences peu représentées, pour laisser la diversité s'exprimer au maximum. Des plantations d'enrichissement seront aussi prévues pour introduire de nouvelles essences.

The massif surrounding the project covers some one hundred hectares. It adjoins an important Natura 2000 zone, hence the emphasis on biodiversity. The aim of the work is to create a mixed irregular forest.

In Haute Savoie, this project is located in the commune of Filière, at an altitude of 600-800m. This forest was mainly made up of spruces and hardwoods. In the understorey, many species are present, but are currently unable to develop due to lack of light. The aim of this project is to enable these young trees to develop, by reducing competition and promoting their access to light. The owner will favour species that are not well represented, to allow maximum diversity to express itself. Enrichment plantings will also be planned to introduce new species. This approach will help preserve the massif, secure the presence of biodiversity on the plot and enable the trees to sequester CO2 over time.

2023-2024_Franchesse_03 Allier_France

Projet de plantation EU_US_6 0123X000000a0LeQAI_6.jpg

2023-2024_Franchesse_03 Allier_France_20231109_1.JPG

2023-2024_Franchesse_03 Allier_France_20231109_2.JPG

2023-2024_Franchesse_03 Allier_France_20231109_3.JPG

2023-2024_Franchesse_03 Allier_France_20231109_4.JPG

Panache d'officier

Cormier

Alisier torminal

Poirier sauvage

Le projet se situe dans la commune de Franchesse, à 30 km de la forêt de Tronçais. La plantation a pour but la valorisation écologique de prairies pauvres pour favoriser la biodiversité dans un environnement agricole qui a sacrifié de nombreux arbres et haies bocagères au profit de grandes prairies et monoculture . Ce boisement se raccordera  à d'autres plantations réalisées il y a environ trente ans,  cette zone boisée a donné d'excellents résultats en direction de la faune et de la flore.

Bénéfices estimés des arbres plantés ou préservés

Un acteur de référence du recyclage

Actualités de Reforest'Action

"Assisted Natural Regeneration allows forests to be more resilient in the face of climate change": an interview with Sasha Pinot

Measuring the impact of NbS projects: launch of our MRV platform

What are Nature-based Solutions?