Pleyben forest ================ Discover our Pleyben forest in Brittany, the work we do there and the trees you can buy ![Forests as a solution to global warming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/mvGFI9RYj7U/mqdefault.webp) ![Forests as a solution to global warming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/mvGFI9RYj7U/mqdefault.webp) [ Buy trees ](#forest_treeshop) [ See more photos ](#forest_gallery) ### About Pleyben forest ### About Pleyben forest In Brittany, between the Monts d’Arrée and the Black Mountains (Montagnes Noires), lies the Pleyben forest. From the forest, you can catch a glimpse of the Mont Saint-Michel, the highest point in Brittany (385 m). The forest is made up of more than ten different species, including Vancouver fir, sycamore maple, wild cherry, Sitka spruce, chestnut, Douglas fir and red oak. There is also a wealth of biodiversity, with a river and two ponds below the plot. Read moreRead less ![foret-de-pleyben](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-pleyben/forest-02.jpg?d=128x128) ![foret-de-pleyben](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-pleyben/location-map.svg?d=128x128) ### Key information Project start date: Nov 11, 2018 Certification: PEFC Land area: 12.4 ha Social action: none version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"? Biodiversity features: 1 river and 2 ponds Temporarily closed to the public, the reopening is scheduled on 01/04 ### EcoTree’s initiatives ### EcoTree’s initiatives Since we took over the management of this forest. we planted an area with Sitka Spruce in 2020. In 2021, the poplar plot was thinned to reduce the number of stems in the stand and favour those with greater potential. Additionally, some Vancouver fir trees in poor condition were put up for sale to make the most of the standing timber. Finally, during that year, maintenance work was carried out in the [Sitka spruce](/en/species/1) stand being reforested. In 2022, the Vancouver firs were sold after a felling, along with other trees that did not belong to EcoTree customers. In 2023, Storm Ciarán heavily affected the **Pleyben forest**. Some of the trees in the forest were damaged or fell during the storm, particularly [Douglas fir](/en/species/2), Sitka spruces, Wild Cherry, Maples and Red Oaks. In the summer of 2025, the fallen or damages conifers was removed from the forest, and the deciduous trees are scheduled to be removed in the winter of 2025/2026. New plantations will replace them in the spring of 2026. 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 To preserve the forest's biodiversity, we removed certain poplar trees that were causing the riverbank below to collapse and threatening to damage it. Over the next few years, we aim to carry out ornithological, odonates (dragonfly) and amphibian inventories. We will also be taking action to prevent the spread of invasive exotic species. Finally, we are in the process of obtaining the "Wildlife Estates" label. Read moreRead less ![photo of a bird](https://img.ecotree.green/fauna/birds/bird-02.jpg?d=128x128) ### Join us in the forest BlogForest biodiversity: How insects, trees & habitats keep ecosystems aliveFeb 19, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/forest-biodiversity-how-insects-trees-habitats-keep-ecosystems-alive) BlogWhat are wetlands and why does our planet need them?Feb 3, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/what-are-wetlands-and-why-does-our-planet-need-them) BlogWhat happens in the forest during winter?Jan 5, 2026 [](https://ecotree.green/en/blog/what-happens-in-the-forest-during-winter) [ See all articles ](https://ecotree.green/en/blog) ### Delve into Pleyben Forest See pictures from the project. ##### Delve into Pleyben Forest ![Pleyben forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-pleyben/gallery/01.jpg?d=240x135) ![Pleyben forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-pleyben/gallery/02.jpg?d=240x135) ![Pleyben 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forest](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/forests/foret-de-pleyben/gallery/04.jpg?d=240x135) See more photos ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Adrian has started a [subscription of 1 tree in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Rodrigo 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)Umer has started a [subscription of 3 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://img.ecotree.green/flora/drone/lanrivain-fr-03.jpg?d=70x70)Umer 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)Lisa has started a [subscription of 4 trees in Denmark](/en/grow-your-own-danish-forests) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/77cfdea734cb4577a3619de6e6ba0db2e9e4a364.jpg?d=70x70)EduArdo gave away [1 Checker tree](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7362) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/77cfdea734cb4577a3619de6e6ba0db2e9e4a364.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin purchased [2 Checker trees](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7362) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/04/82dcbb2e421cab5d712b94dc8f2c85d3facbf641.jpeg?d=70x70)Jeanette purchased [1 Pear tree](https://ecotree.green/en/article/7385) from Laneuville forest (Meuse, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/182a8275ffb95ab9b13911a77fab622c1f5f5177.jpg?d=70x70)Kevin helped preserve 10 m² of the [m2 of biodiversity hedges in Nyssum ](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4997) project in The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Marta purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Daniel gave away [2 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/2571c5b6779e98ad58bff748b04285e66ca54c5b.png?d=70x70)Nathaniel purchased [1 Sessile Oak](https://ecotree.green/en/article/6672) from Yzeures-sur-Creuse forest (Indre-et-Loire, FR) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/05/c98a25ab9a107f95c0a74bd9643dc8e333f33154.png?d=70x70)Nanna purchased [2 Hazels](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4090) from The Old Gravel Forest in Nysum (Nordjylland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/essence/0001/03/5a4b02c451eca6d9634141f1548976d4bac06cfa.jpeg?d=70x70)Nadine gave away [1 Larch](https://ecotree.green/en/article/4649) from Orø-Margrete forest 2 (Sjælland, DK) ![ecotree](https://bocdn.ecotree.green/hero/0001/06/77bf71ca9c6ce899d41551b1353e2df049fc54c0.jpg?d=70x70)Michel helped preserve 19.01 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/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) ### It's in the bag, great choice! 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