Permanence LOW 40+ years
Afforestation involves planting trees in areas that were not previously forested. It acts as a natural method for direct air capture by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. Trees take in CO₂ during photosynthesis and store the carbon in their wood, leaves, and roots, effectively reducing the amount of CO₂ in the air and helping combat climate change.
Reforestation is the process of planting trees in areas where forests have been cut down or destroyed, with the aim of restoring and rebuilding forest ecosystems. It is often undertaken to combat deforestation, which is the clearing or thinning of forests by human activities, such as logging, agriculture, or urban development. These processes not only capture carbon but also provide other environmental benefits like enhancing biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, improving water cycles, and regulating local climates.
They can be more cost-effective compared to technological methods for direct air capture because they relies on natural processes.
To issue carbon credits, the amount of carbon stored by trees must be accurately measured and verified. Unfortunately, simple "plant a tree for £1" projects that focus only on planting seedlings without ensuring their
long-term survival do not effectively remove carbon.
Removal partners
Earthly partners with a variety of global projects aimed at removing carbon, restoring ecosystems, and supporting local communities. Earthly uses a science-backed, multi-layer assessment framework to evaluate these projects, ensuring they meet stringent criteria for carbon reduction, biodiversity restoration, and social impact.
Treeconomy’s mission is to unlock the intrinsic value of natural assets, aiming to restore ecosystems while
addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. It utilizes cutting-edge technology, including high-resolution satellite imagery, drone-based LiDAR, and AI, to accurately measure and quantify carbon capture in forests. This data-driven approach allows Treeconomy to create high-quality carbon credits and support large-scale investments in nature restoration, such as woodland creation, rewilding, and peatland restoration.