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France Valley | La Belle Forêt
Its uncompromising methodology and certification approach are evidence of the holistic approach that France Valley holds dear. With La Belle Forêt, we are about to enter the phase of marketing the carbon credits generated: we are betting that with this demanding approach, added to the French location of these forests and the control of their management by France Valley, they will have no difficulty finding buyers.
France Valley commits to sustainable reforestation
France Valley joins forces with Strasbourg Centre Energie, HOPIS and EMA (Eco-manifestations Alsace) in a sustainable reforestation initiative. On 21 March, France Valley, through its GFI France Valley Patrimoine vehicle, signed two agreements to reforest 9 hectares of the Weihermatt forest in Andlau (Bas-Rhin). This area, affected by dieback and attacks by bark beetles, will be treated using the "reconstitution of degraded forest stands" method approved by the Low-Carbon label.
Biodiversity protects forests from the effects of climate change
Two studies, carried out by researchers from the CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique in collaboration with German and Chinese scientists and published in the journals Global Change Biology and PNAS on March 18, highlight the importance of biodiversity in protecting ecosystems in the face of harsh climatic conditions. They show that fostering biodiversity in forests mitigates the effects of climate change on crucial processes such as carbon and nitrogen recycling, essential to the proper functioning of ecosystems.
Visit to Lithuania
Offering a high degree of diversification in our forestry funds is a priority for France Valley. To this end, our teams make a point of visiting priority countries in Europe, not only to identify investment opportunities, but also to strengthen ties with our forest operators. Just recently, part of the European investment team (Hermine LATREMOUILLE, Guillaume de Hédouville, Thomas de Cointet) visited Lithuania.
Discover our sustainable forest management charter
As forests are one of the world's main carbon sinks, and home to almost 70% of terrestrial biodiversity, the challenge of protecting and developing them is fully integrated into France Valley's management process. The Management Company's ambition is to go beyond what is required by law in terms of silvicultural management, and to achieve sustainable management by reconciling economic, environmental and social objectives. France Valley has thus adopted a Charter for the Sustainable Management of French Forests, which sets out the company's silvicultural management objectives in partnership with the forest managers who work in our forests on a daily basis.
The framework of the nave of Notre-Dame de Paris is complete
Last June, France Valley had the privilege of visiting Ateliers Desmonts, experts in carpentry and joinery. On that occasion, we were given an exclusive glimpse of the construction of the Notre-Dame de Paris framework, which was still underway at the time. A number of oaks from our forests, sold or sometimes donated, passed through their hands.
New vineyard in Champagne
One of France Valley's Champagne funds has acquired a new vineyard in Champagne. The one-hectare plot is located in the Essoyes commune in the Aube department. The operation is being carried out with the existing HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified winegrowers, who have signed a 25-year lease with France Valley. Once again, this operation enables a family-run business to remain so.
France Valley records exceptional performance in 2023
France Valley, a pioneer in investments in natural assets, posted record results in 2023, with a total financial deployment of 200 million euros in France and Europe.
France Valley takes stock of its work in Champagne
With 31 operations covering 26 hectares, including 8 hectares in 2023 (representing 4% of transactions), France Valley is committed to maximizing its environmental and social impact.