CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot

What CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot does

CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot (legal name: Association ARPE 47 CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot) is a French non-profit environmental education association (association loi 1901) founded in 1983 in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne. It operates under the CPIE (Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement) label obtained in 2005, which is renewed every 10 years and links it into a national network of 80 CPIE associations. The association delivers biodiversity monitoring, environmental education, hedgerow/tree planting programs, and territorial accompaniment services to local authorities, farmers, schools, and the general public in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

The organization's core offerings are built around participatory science and field-based education. Flagship programs include the Atlas de la Biodiversit\u00e9 Communale (community biodiversity atlases covering 19 communes with 430 plant species and 640 animal species inventoried), the Point Info Biodiversit\u00e9 information center at the Lascrozes site, the Point Info Tique (integrated with the national CiTIQUE tick-surveillance research program), and the ABC Villeneuve mobile application for citizen-submitted observations. It also runs recurring programs such as Club Nature (children's workshops at \u20ac12/session), "Bienvenue dans mon jardin au naturel" (national garden open-weekend), "L'Arbre et la Haie" (tree/hedgerow event), and the Aires Terrestres \u00c9ducatives school program. Since 1985 it has accompanied the planting of more than 250,000 trees and 35 km of hedgerows.

Revenue is generated through a mix of four streams: individual membership fees (annual subscriptions), activity/program fees (pay-as-you-go, low-ticket workshops and outings), institutional grants and public funding from entities such as R\u00e9gion Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Office Fran\u00e7ais de la Biodiversit\u00e9 (OFB), Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne, ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, DRAAF, and local authorities, and project-based consulting (technical assistance for biodiversity action plans and hedgerow planting). Pricing is heavily subsidized with many free events and modest fees (\u20ac5\u2013\u20ac12 per session). Distribution is event-driven and community-led: regional fairs, school programs, nature outings, citizen science platforms, and a bimonthly Radio Bastides show. The team consists of 5 permanent staff supplemented by volunteers, interns, and Service Civique participants. The association is governed by a Board of Directors and presided over by Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Campas.

Name

CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot

Legal name

Association ARPE 47 CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot

Website

https://cpie47.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot is a French non-profit environmental education association (founded 1983, CPIE-labeled since 2005) that delivers participatory biodiversity inventories, hedgerow/tree planting programs, citizen science platforms, and environmental education to municipalities, farmers, schools, and the public across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) (BPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Environmental education
• Biodiversity conservation
• Citizen science
• Territorial development
• Ecological transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve-sur-Lot

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership subscriptions from individuals supporting the association's environmental mission
2. Activity fees: Fees charged for workshops, nature outings, training sessions, and Club Nature children's programs
3. Institutional grants and public funding: Financial support from regional and national bodies including Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB), Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne, ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, DRAAF, and local authorities for specific projects and programs
4. Project-based consulting: Technical assistance and accompaniment services for territorial development projects, hedge planting programs, and biodiversity action plans for local governments and agricultural partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot is a non-profit environmental education association that designs and delivers biodiversity awareness programs, nature outings, scientific inventories, training sessions, and territorial accompaniment. It serves local authorities, schools, farmers, enterprises, and the general public across the Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot territory in Lot-et-Garonne, France, operating from its Lascrozes nature center.

Product overview

CPIE Pays de Serres-Vallée du Lot is an environmental education association offering a comprehensive portfolio of services focused on biodiversity preservation, environmental education, and territorial support. The core offerings include physical information centers (Point Info Biodiversité, Point Info Tique), participatory science programs (Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale, Un Carré pour la Biodiversité), and educational activities for all audiences. These services are delivered through mobile applications (ABC Villeneuve app), youth programs (Club Nature, Aires Terrestres Éducatives), annual event series (Bienvenue dans mon jardin au naturel, L'Arbre et la Haie), training workshops, and territorial support services for local authorities and businesses. The association integrates these offerings through annual animation catalogs, educational tools, and citizen science platforms to promote ecological transition across the Lot-et-Garonne department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Point Info Biodiversité (PIB) A biodiversity information point service that provides citizens and stakeholders with information and guidance on local biodiversity topics in Lot-et-Garonne.
• Point Info Tique An information service dedicated to tick-related awareness and prevention, providing the public with information about tick-borne risks and protection measures.
• Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale (ABC) A structured biodiversity inventory and atlas program delivered to municipalities, providing diagnostic, field inventory, and action plan support for communes seeking to understand and enhance their local biodiversity.
• Club Nature A nature club offering for individuals and families, providing nature outings, activities, and engagement opportunities through membership-based programming.
• Bienvenue dans mon jardin au naturel A garden-visiting and natural gardening program inviting families and individuals to discover ecological gardening practices through hosted visits and workshops.
• L'Arbre et la Haie A hedgerow planting and landscape management program supporting farmers, landowners, and agricultural actors in tree and hedgerow planting initiatives.
• ABC Villeneuve Application A mobile application supporting the Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale for Villeneuve-sur-Lot, enabling citizen contributions to biodiversity data collection.
• Aires Terrestres Éducatives (ATE) An educational territory program for schools that engages students in managing a defined natural area through discovery, inventory, and stewardship activities.
• Accompagnement des territoires Territorial accompaniment service advising local authorities and intercommunalities on ecological transition, biodiversity strategy, and project implementation.
• Catalogue d'animations A catalog of thematic animations and environmental workshops offered to schools, enterprises, and the general public, including fresques thématiques on biodiversity and environmental topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3500 people mobilized through Atlas de la Biodiversité
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Eau de GaronnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2024Four-year partnership for biodiversity preservation on multiple water utility sites around Agen. Includes management of 100 ha of green spaces, planting of 1200 trees, creation of ponds, installation of nest boxes, and wildlife passages. Combined biodiversity conservation with professional reintegration through collaboration with Chemins Verts de l'Emploi. Presented at 5th Forum Biodiversité & Économie in Paris.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on restoration of ripisylve and creation of biodiversity trails near Golfech nuclear power plant. Participation in national seminar with EDF and CPIE network on corporate social responsibility and ecological transition. EDF also sponsors Eco'Home environmental education program in schools.
• Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Villeneuvois (CAGV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for Atlas de la Biodiversité Intercommunale (ABC) covering 19 communes. CPIE accompanies the community's biodiversity strategy, organizes citizen participation programs, and participates in joint events including Fête de la Biodiversité.
• Agrobio 47coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of agricultural biodiversity events, joint training programs on agroecology and beneficial species in orchards. Partnership in 'On passe à l'Acte' project supported by Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne and Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• AquidecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for Salon de l'Habitat and Foire Exposition events where CPIE maintains environmental awareness stands. Collaboration on Foire des Producteurs Bio events.
• INRAE / Programme CiTIQUEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in national tick surveillance research program. CPIE collects ecological data on ticks and disease transmission for scientific research. Operates Point Info Tique as part of this citizen science initiative.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for Atlas de la Biodiversité initiatives, Aire Terrestre Éducative programs, and hedgerow planting programs. CPIE participates in national events like Rencontres Biodiversité & Territoires.
• Réseau Haies Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs regional reference for hedgerow networks in Lot-et-Garonne, CPIE coordinates hedge planting initiatives, organizes technical meetings, and participates in national 'Pacte en faveur de la haie' program.
• Pays d'Art et d'Histoire du Grand VilleneuvoismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint nature and heritage walks combining biodiversity education with cultural history. Co-organization of events during European Heritage Days and other cultural programming.
• Les Chemins Verts de l'EmploimajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial insertion partnership combining professional reintegration with environmental action. Joint projects include friche restoration, hedgerow planting, and environmental worksites.
• Chambre d'Agriculture de Lot-et-GaronnemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelay partner for hedgerow planting programs targeting farmers. Collaboration in 'Plantons des haies' initiative under Plan France Relance.
• DRAAF Nouvelle-AquitainemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-pilot of Pacte en faveur de la haie program at regional level. Technical support for hedgerow planting initiatives with agricultural sector.
• Union Nationale des CPIE (UNCPIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network umbrella organization. Provides label (renewed every 10 years), coordination of national events like 'Bienvenue dans mon jardin au naturel', and international congress representation.
• Smavlot 47majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of 'Échappée Nature à Lascrozes' 40th anniversary event. Collaboration on nature center activities and biodiversity programming.
• Service Départemental de la Jeunesse, de l'Engagement et du Sport (SDJES 47)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for environmental education workshops for youth organizations and leisure centers. Co-supports Service Civique volunteer recruitment.

Scale indicators12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LPO France (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux): France's largest bird and biodiversity NGO with a national network of local chapters. Comparable as a French environmental NGO mobilizing volunteers and running citizen-science inventories, but with significantly larger scale and a national brand.
• France Nature Environnement (FNE): National federation of French environmental associations that both partners and competes with CPIE for public biodiversity grants. Comparable as a nonprofit environmental umbrella, but operating at national advocacy scale rather than local service delivery.
• UICN France: French committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Comparable as a biodiversity NGO and policy advocate that CPIE 47 has interfaced with directly (2021 IUCN Congress); much broader policy and international scope than a single CPIE.
• Fondation Nicolas Hulot: Major French environmental foundation focused on ecological transition education and advocacy. Comparable in mobilizing citizens for environmental causes and accessing public/corporate funding, but with national media reach and foundation-style programming.
• Surfrider Foundation Europe: Europe-based environmental NGO combining citizen science, education, and policy advocacy with a focus on water and coastal ecosystems. Comparable in using volunteer-driven monitoring and awareness campaigns, but thematically narrower (water) and operating at continental scale.

Direct peers

• Noé Conservation: French biodiversity NGO running participatory science, corporate biodiversity partnerships, and territorial programs. Closely comparable mission and funding model (corporate sponsors, public grants, citizen engagement) at modest national scale.
• CPIE Brenne-Berry: A CPIE association in central France running the same core offerings (ABC, environmental education, hedgerow planting, citizen science) under the same UNCPIE label, with a comparable small-team, project-funded nonprofit structure.
• CPIE Périgord-Limousin: Another CPIE association in Nouvelle-Aquitaine operating the same 'Chercher, Développer, Transmettre' model across a neighboring territory, with overlapping funding sources (OFB, Région, Agence de l'Eau) and program catalog (ABC, citizen science, environmental education).

Regional players

• Conservatoire Botanique National Sud-Atlantique: Public botanical conservatory covering southwestern France including Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Comparable in producing botanical inventories and biodiversity data for territories, but operating with a public-research mandate rather than community education.

Others

• Réseau CPIE (Union Nationale des CPIE): National umbrella organization to which CPIE 47 belongs. Not a competitor but the platform that grants the CPIE label, coordinates national programming, and channels collective funding and policy access to member associations like CPIE 47.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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