ONF-Agir pour la forêt • Fonds de dotation

What ONF-Agir pour la forêt • Fonds de dotation does

ONF-Agir pour la forêt • Fonds de dotation is a French endowment fund (fonds de dotation) established in 2019 under the Office national des forêts (ONF), headquartered in Maisons-Alfort, Île-de-France. It serves as the dedicated charitable arm of the ONF, channeling individual donations and corporate patronage (mécénat) into six forest conservation intervention domains: planting and regeneration (Planter pour demain), biodiversity action (Agir pour la biodiversité), natural risk prevention (Prévenir les risques), public accessibility (Accueillir tous les publics), heritage preservation (Sauvegarder le patrimoine), and forest innovation (Innover pour la forêt).

The organization operates with a lean team of five employees and runs its digital presence on standard web infrastructure — Linux servers, a PostgreSQL database, and the Pyramid/PyAMS web frameworks — with donation transactions processed via HelloAsso. Its research arm leverages partnerships with INRAE, the Université d'Orléans, and the DSF (Département de la santé des forêts), employing scientific methodologies such as environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis and LIDAR-based forest monitoring in support of forestry innovation projects.

The business model is donation-driven and segmented across two primary customer groups: individual donors acquired through the website, newsletter, and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and corporate patrons solicited through a dedicated 'Entreprises / Devenir mécène' section. Activity reports indicate consistent project engagement growth from 34 projects in 2020 to 118 projects in 2025. The fund is GDPR-compliant under CNIL guidance, governed by ONF leadership with the Director General (Mme Valérie Metrich-Hecquet) acting as legal representative.

Name

ONF-Agir pour la forêt • Fonds de dotation

Legal name

Fonds de dotation ONF-Agir pour la forêt

Website

https://onf-agirpourlaforet.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

French endowment fund established in 2019 under the Office national des forêts (ONF), channeling individual donations and corporate sponsorship into six forest conservation programs across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation / Forest Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (1132)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity, Conservation & Natural Capital Funds (FSANAJAG), Reforestation & Afforestation Services (Planting, Site Prep, Regeneration) (IMAMAAAE), Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Forest conservation
• Charitable endowment fund
• Biodiversity preservation
• Corporate philanthropy
• Tree planting programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Maisons-Alfort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Mécénat (Sponsorship): Companies become patrons (mécènes) of the fund, providing financial support for specific forest conservation projects. The fund maintains a dedicated corporate engagement section (Entreprises / Devenir mécène) and publicly lists its corporate sponsors (Nos mécènes).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The fonds de dotation collects charitable donations from individuals and corporate patrons (mécènes) to finance forest conservation projects across six intervention domains: tree planting, biodiversity protection, natural risk prevention, public access for all audiences, heritage preservation, and forest innovation. The fund channels resources from donors into projects managed by the Office national des forêts (ONF) across France's state forest estate.

Product overview

ONF-Agir pour la forêt is a charitable foundation (fonds de dotation) under the French National Forest Office (ONF) dedicated to supporting forest conservation projects. The organization operates through six intervention programs: 'Planter pour demain' (tree planting and forest regeneration), 'Agir pour la biodiversité' (biodiversity conservation), 'Prévenir les risques' (natural risk prevention), 'Accueillir tous les publics' (public accessibility), 'Sauvegarder le patrimoine' (heritage preservation), and 'Innover pour la forêt' (forest innovation and research). The foundation engages both individual donors and corporate patrons (mécènes) to fund these initiatives, with activity reports showing project engagement growing from 34 projects in 2020 to 118 projects in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planter pour demain (Planting for tomorrow) Forest renewal and regeneration program focused on planting trees and ensuring long-term forest sustainability in ecosystems.
• Agir pour la biodiversité (Acting for biodiversity) Biodiversity conservation initiative preserving fauna, flora, habitats, and ecosystems essential for the survival of all species.
• Prévenir les risques (Preventing risks) Natural risk prevention program protecting populations against climatic or geological hazards and preserving natural spaces.
• Accueillir tous les publics (Welcoming all audiences) Public accessibility initiative facilitating forest access for families, athletes, people with reduced mobility, and people with disabilities, including educational programs.
• Sauvegarder le patrimoine (Preserving heritage) Heritage preservation program safeguarding built, historical, archaeological, and cultural heritage within forest settings for future generations.
• Innover pour la forêt (Innovating for the forest) Innovation and research program focused on developing scientific partnerships and R&D to prepare for the future of forests.
• Mécénat (Corporate Patronage Program) Corporate sponsorship program allowing companies to become patrons supporting specific forest conservation projects.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023INRAE is a key scientific research partner in the Fund's forestry innovation projects. In the 'Dépréciateur' project, INRAE conducted environmental DNA analysis and hosted project review meetings at its Orléans laboratory. INRAE provides expertise in forest entomology and mycology, contributing to studies on oak tree pests and disease.
• Université d'OrléanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The University of Orléans is a scientific partner in the 'Dépréciateur' project studying insects that damage oak trees in the Loire basin forests. The university contributes academic research expertise to this multi-partner initiative alongside ONF, INRAE, and corporate sponsor Courvoisier SAS.
• Courvoisier SAScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Courvoisier SAS is the corporate patron (mécène) funding the 'Dépréciateur' research project on oak-damaging insects. This represents corporate sponsorship of scientific research in forestry, with Courvoisier providing funding in exchange for association with a long-term forest conservation research initiative.
• ONF (Office national des forêts)coreOthersThe Fund is a 'fonds de dotation' (endowment fund) of the ONF. The ONF is France's national forest office, managing state-owned forests. The Fund's legal representative is the ONF, with its Director General Mme Valérie Metrich-Hecquet. The Fund's website is developed by ONF's IT department (Direction des systèmes d'information). The Fund leverages ONF's operational forest management infrastructure and expertise.
• DSF (Département de la santé des forêts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Forest Health Department (DSF) participates in project meetings related to the study of oak-damaging insects in the Ligérian forests, contributing its expertise in forest pathology and pest monitoring.
• HelloassominorOthersHelloasso is the payment processing partner used by the Fund for collecting charitable donations on its website. Transaction and payment data are not collected by ONF-Agir pour la forêt but directly by Helloasso, as stated in the privacy policy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pur Projet: French company that designs and funds agroforestry and reforestation projects in partnership with corporates. Comparable to ONF-Agir pour la forêt in reforestation mission and corporate mécénat-style sponsorship.
• Fondation Nicolas Hulot: Independent French environmental foundation funding conservation, biodiversity, and climate initiatives. Shares the grantmaking-foundation structure and individual/corporate donor model with ONF-Agir pour la forêt.
• GoodPlanet Foundation: French environmental foundation focused on biodiversity, climate, and education. Comparable to ONF-Agir pour la forêt as a French philanthropic foundation raising funds from individuals and corporates for environmental programs.
• LPO France (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux): Major French biodiversity NGO operating across habitat protection, species conservation, and public engagement. Comparable as a French nonprofit raising donations to fund nature conservation programs.
• Reforest'Action: French company that funds and tracks reforestation and forest restoration projects through corporate and individual sponsorship. Closely comparable to ONF-Agir pour la forêt in both mission (forest restoration) and mécénat-style fundraising model.

Regional players

• France Nature Environnement: Federation of French environmental associations active in nature protection, biodiversity, and forest advocacy. Comparable as a French-franchise nonprofit ecosystem focused on environmental protection, though operating through advocacy rather than direct grantmaking.

Broad incumbents

• WWF France: French affiliate of a global conservation network raising donations for biodiversity, forest, and climate programs. Overlaps with ONF-Agir pour la forêt in forest conservation but operates at much larger scale and broader thematic scope.

Others

• Office national des forêts (ONF): France's national forest office and the parent institution of ONF-Agir pour la forêt. Directly related as the legal representative and operational backbone of the fund, providing shared mission alignment and operational infrastructure.
• France Bois Forêt: French inter-professional organization promoting the French forest-wood sector. Comparable through shared focus on French forestry, though financed through industry contributions rather than charitable donations.
• FSC France: French chapter of the Forest Stewardship Council, focused on sustainable forest certification and management. Comparable as a forest-sector French organization supporting responsible forestry, though operating as a standards body rather than fundraiser.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ONF_Officiel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsB3l4mzwnuvcNyZcatwKCg/?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/Officenationaldesforets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fonds-de-dotation-onf-agir-pour-la-foret
• Instagraminstagram.com/onf_officiel/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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