In short. The QualiPaysage Génie écologique label covers six ecological engineering specialities, with separate directory filters for the label and related qualifications.
Definition: QualiPaysage's Génie écologique label identifies company competence in specified ecological engineering work, covering ecosystem restoration and management. As of 17 October 2026, its published scope comprises six specialities, and companies may apply for one or several.
Key facts
- QualiPaysage's label descriptions require a company to hold the qualification for the relevant trade before starting the label process.
- The ecological engineering label framework, January 2022 version, specifies three to six site visits depending on the specialities requested.
- QualiPaysage's qualifications overview lists ecological engineering interventions in aquatic environments and open or closed terrestrial environments, with Confirmé and Spécialisé statuses.
- The official directory separates the Génie écologique label filter from the corresponding qualification filters and offers searches by department or city.
Which work does the label cover?
QualiPaysage's Génie écologique description names six specialities: restoration and maintenance of open or closed terrestrial environments; restoration of soil morphology; aquatic restoration; plant-based engineering, called génie végétal; biological purification, called bio-épuration; and structures or habitats benefiting wildlife. A company can apply for several specialities within this scope.
The qualification specification gives concrete examples. Habitat management includes conservation grazing and invasive plant control. Plant-based engineering includes vegetation used to stabilise riverbanks or slopes. Biological purification includes planted filters and treatment lagoons. Aquatic restoration includes restoring riverbank vegetation and fish passage. Wildlife works include amphibian crossings and artificial shelters.
How does the label assess this work?
QualiPaysage's labels page describes third-party audits at company premises and worksites. Assessment combines common requirements for corporate social responsibility and quality, safety and environment with criteria specific to the trade. Its labelling committee can award the label for four years after these audits.
The ecological engineering framework requires the requested specialities to remain identified throughout the process. Its organisational criteria include scheduling work around biological rhythms, such as nesting and seasonal cycles, wherever possible. It also requires a post-work follow-up schedule for the client.
How does the qualification search work?
The QualiPaysage homepage opens its directory through “Trouver une entreprise”. The field “Sélectionner un label ou une qualification” groups labels and qualifications separately. These are the label option and one corresponding qualification option, copied as displayed:
Génie écologique
Génie écologique - Interventions en milieux aquatiques et en milieux terrestres ouverts ou fermés Confirmé
The qualification group also offers the same intervention scope with Spécialisé status. The form provides department and city selectors and a “Valider” button, alongside a separate company-name search.
The qualifications overview defines Confirmé as meeting the trade's technical criteria without necessarily practising it continuously. Spécialisé concerns companies whose sole activity is that trade or which operate a dedicated service; its turnover, training and supervision requirements are higher.
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FAQ
Can a company apply for only one speciality?
Yes. QualiPaysage's label framework permits applications for one or several ecological engineering specialities and keeps them identified throughout assessment.
Which directory filter finds label holders?
Select Génie écologique in the Labels group of the official directory. The qualification group provides the longer intervention description with Confirmé or Spécialisé status.
Does the work include creating habitats?
Yes. The qualification specification includes creating ponds and shelters for aquatic wildlife, as well as artificial shelters and wildlife crossings.
Sources
- QualiPaysage, official website and company directory, undated
- QualiPaysage, “Les labels”, undated
- QualiPaysage, “Génie Écologique”, January 2022 version
- QualiPaysage, “Les qualifications”, undated
- QualiPaysage, “GÉNIE ÉCOLOGIQUE”, qualification specification, December 2020 version
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