Our approach to reforestation

Treeseve acts as a project manager to set up dense and diversified planting projects. Our offer is turnkey, from the search for the land to the organization of the plantation, up to the certification process. Companies finance all costs as part of their CSR policy (Corporate Social Responsibility) or their Climate strategy *.

1.Scientific Approach

We audit, measure and collect data on our dense and diverse plantations, from the ordering process (nursery invoices) to local data collection tools (Smartphones and tablets allowing the field manager enter the data), supplemented by aerial photos by drone/satellite). Thus, every year for the first 5 years, then every 5 years, we measure the survival and growth rate of our trees, i.e. their CO2 capture efficiency, as well as the evolution of local biodiversity, both plant and animal. This data is shared with research laboratories such as the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich (project Restor).

2. Prioritize the local ecosystem

We audit, measure and collect data on our dense and diverse plantations, from the ordering process (nursery invoices) to local data collection tools (Smartphones and tablets allowing the field manager enter the data), supplemented by aerial photos by drone/satellite). Thus, every year for the first 5 years, then every 5 years, we measure the survival and growth rate of our trees, i.e. their CO2 capture efficiency, as well as the evolution of local biodiversity, both plant and animal. This data is shared with research laboratories such as the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich (project Restor).

3. Botanical Innovation

 

In the early 1970s, Prof. Miyawaki developed a planting method to recreate primary-type forests in Japan.

We use this low-tech method for its very high forest growth (i.e. carbon accumulation), improved land use efficiency and optimal biodiversity enhancement.

In addition, these dense and varied type forests provide ecosystem services referring to all the benefits that we derive from forests, directly or indirectly, to ensure human well-being: water, carbon storage and wood, plant and animal biodiversity, soil preservation and human recreation.

Treeseve has developed robust organizational know-how which has enabled it to go from 2,500 trees planted in December 2020 on a single site, to 36,000 trees planted in February-March 2021 on two consecutive sites.

 

4. External Audit Process

 
We are part of a certification process for the valuation of quantitative and qualitative elements. Labelling by an independent third party is a key step since it certifies that our projects comply with precise specifications in terms of planting method and origin of the plants. It also makes it possible to quantify the efficiency of our dense and diversified plantations in terms of carbon capture and the creation of biodiversity.

Treeseve has obtained the following Certifications:

• July 2021 – Biodiversity for All Certification: Reconstruction of a rich and diversified ecosystem for the Boursay plantation (41)
• October 2021 – Biodiversity for all certification: Reconstruction of a rich and diversified ecosystem for the Mulhouse plantation (68)

The company obtained the FSC ® Sustainable Forest Management Certification obtained in March 2021 on the experimental plot of Boursay (41) and in June 2022 on the Mulhouse plantation (68) (license number: FSC-C165212) as well as the Ecosystem certification Restoration by Preferred By Nature™ in June 2022 on these same two lands (certificate number: PBN-ER-061611)