Channay forest ================ Discover our Channay forest in west central France, the work we do there and the trees you can buy. ![channay](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/channay/forest-01.jpg?d=240x135) [ Buy trees ](#forest_treeshop) ### About Channay forest ### About Channay forest The Channay forest grows in sandy terrain, where the soils drain and retain water poorly. In these conditions, very few tree species can survive. We acquired this forest at the same time as the Malicorne-sur-Sarthe forest, mainly planted with maritime pine trees, about 30 years old. The long-term plan is for our foresters to promote natural regeneration and gradually introduce diverse species as they are thinning the forests. Read moreRead less ![channay](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/channay/forest-02.jpg?d=128x128) ![channay](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/channay/location-map.svg?d=128x128) ### Key information Project start date: Aug 8, 2020 Certification: PEFC Land area: 3.846 ha Social action: none Biodiversity features: Natura 2000 zone (Habitats Directive) and den trees Open to the public: 01/03 to 01/09 ### EcoTree’s initiatives ### EcoTree’s initiatives A thinning of the maritime pines was carried out shortly before we acquired the forest, and we made another thinning in 2023. The next thinnings will take place in 2028 and 2034. The thinnings have already made it possible to improve the quality of the forestry stand. The pine trees are slender, relatively straight and prune naturally. Read moreRead less ![ecotree forester at work](https://img.ecotree.green/humans/team-ecotree/at-work/in-ploerdut-01.jpg?d=128x128) ### Our trees available for purchase Discover the trees that inhabit the forest, become owners and support their sustainable management There are currently no trees for sale in this forest. [ See more trees ](https://ecotree.green/en/treeshop) ### EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity ### EcoTree’s actions for biodiversity The Channay forest borders fallow on both sides of the forest, a large open space and is surrounded by gorse and broom that are great food resources for wild pollinators such as bees and butterflies. We plan to plant honey hedges at the forest edge, too, to encourage the presence of these wild pollinators. An Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP) established that the biodiversity potential of the land is low but not non-existent. Because of the low biodiversity potential, we plan to diversify the forest and increase the presence of sizeable dead wood, consequently increasing the potential for biodiversity. We have also begun to mark den trees, hoping to find hundreds of them in the area, that can increase the presence of wild pollinators, bats, birds, and moss. We also want to install nesting boxes and habitats for wild pollinators and follow their progress over the first five years. Read moreRead less ![photo of a bird](https://img.ecotree.green/fauna/birds/bird-02.jpg?d=128x128) ### Join us in the forest BlogYour trees have stories to tell: Here are 5 ways to follow themJun 16, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/stay-updated-on-your-trees-and-nature-projects) BlogA tree for every new colleague: how Artelia Denmark makes sustainability tangibleJun 15, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/tree-for-every-new-colleague-artelia-denmark-sustainability) BlogWhat degraded land taught us about conifer treesJun 9, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/pine-trees-mixed-species-forestry-projects) [ See all articles ](https://ecotree.green/en/blog) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Adrian has started a [subscription of 1 tree in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)graham has started a [subscription of 1 tree in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Raphaël has started a [subscription of 2 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Chloe has started a [subscription of 3 trees in France](/en/grow-your-own-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Heta has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/05807ed93cb92c7b5cabfca1bea6dfd5084d0c7d.png?d=70x70)Umer gave away [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7740) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/05807ed93cb92c7b5cabfca1bea6dfd5084d0c7d.png?d=70x70)Saeed gave away [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7740) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/03/32203a7f32688057f0dfc54b3c3cdac051c98200.jpeg?d=70x70)vincent purchased [2 Vancouver firs](https://ecotree.green/en/article/8032) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77bf71ca9c6ce899d41551b1353e2df049fc54c0.jpg?d=70x70)Michel helped preserve 10.01 m² of the [m2 of biodiversity in Thisted forest ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/3576) project in Thisted Forest (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/453b294eca4c4f4f11179cb005942ce017df9607.png?d=70x70)Michel purchased [1 Red Cedar](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7600) from Priziac forest (Morbihan, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/55394d31acd84d6a9cbf48fdb61903e5fcba783b.png?d=70x70)Rick purchased [1 Douglas fir](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4469) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/453b294eca4c4f4f11179cb005942ce017df9607.png?d=70x70)Johan purchased [1 Red Cedar](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7600) from Priziac forest (Morbihan, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/04/ca284db9e94888e3bcebe9af570dcba6ab4eb418.png?d=70x70)Pierre-Olivier helped preserve 1 m² of the [m2 of restored natural ecosystem in Champeau Forest, France ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6267) project in Champeau Forest (Côte-d'Or, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/05807ed93cb92c7b5cabfca1bea6dfd5084d0c7d.png?d=70x70)English purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7740) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/05807ed93cb92c7b5cabfca1bea6dfd5084d0c7d.png?d=70x70)English purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7740) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/05807ed93cb92c7b5cabfca1bea6dfd5084d0c7d.png?d=70x70)Tomas purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7740) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/b998f82957f4c4cc5ac71e18ca7f20e04edd967d.jpeg?d=70x70)Kevin purchased [1 Rowan](https://ecotree.green/en/article/8109) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ### It's in the bag, great choice! 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