Reforestation & Avoided Deforestation

Reforestation and forest preservation carbon offset projects are part of the global warming solution. Forest-based carbon offset projects fight climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere in trees and soil and have many co-benefits for the community and local wildlife. Forest preservation creates jobs, maintains and expands wildlife habitats, protects biodiversity, and improves local environmental quality.

Much of the world’s tropical rainforests have either been cut down or are directly threatened with imminent deforestation. Deforestation and forest degradation have resulted in species loss and direct contribution to global warming. Moreover, deforestation accounts for over 20 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions – more than the entire global transportation sector! Our reforestation and avoided deforestation offset projects meet the toughest industry standards. Read more about project selection.

Forestry projects absorb carbon emissions this year and for years and decades into the future. Your support of these projects is reducing emissions over a long period of time. Fight global warming. Protect biodiversity. Help communities. Support forest-based carbon offset projects.

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Amazon Forest Conservation Project

Location: Brazil
Project type: Forest Conservation and Avoided Deforestation
Standard: Verified Carbon Standard or Climate Action Reserve will be used. The Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance standard is also under consideration.
Verification/Validation: tbd. The project is in the initial development phases.

In the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon Forest Conservation Project established by Carbonfund.org and numerous local and international partners will protect up to millions of acres from slash-and-burn forest clearing and prevent tens of millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. This project will also provide essential ecosystem services such as erosion control, water cycling, filtration and storage, nutrient recycling, and habitat for thousands of native Amazonian animal and plant species. Read more>>

 

Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Reforestation Initiative

Location: USA
Project type: Reforestation Project
Standard: American Carbon Registry
Verification/Validation: Environmental Services, Inc.

The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Reforestation Initiative aims to reforest at least one million acres throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois. Considered North America's rainforest, this region is a vital habitat for migratory birds and numerous plant and animal species. Read more>>

 

Nez Perce Reforestation Project

Location: North Central Idaho
Project type: Reforestation Project
Standard: Chicago Climate Exchange
Verification/Validation: Bureau Veritas Certification, Forecon, Inc.

This project replants Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir on lands which were originally cleared for agriculture or destroyed by forest fire. These lands do not naturally regenerate and require funds to replant trees using locally sourced seeds, control vegetation, and provide protection for newly planted seedlings. Read more>>

 

Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Reforestation Project

Location: Tallulah, Louisiana (Northeastern Louisiana)
Project type: Reforestation Project
Standard: Verified Carbon Standard & Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards with Gold Distinction
Verification/Validation: Rainforest Alliance

This project is restoring native hardwood forests to a region in Northeastern Louisiana that once was covered by dense forest. It is restoring the habitat for estimated 400 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, including endangered/threatened species, such as the Louisiana Black Bear. Read more>>