type
Nature-based
permanence
Low-Medium
durability
20-100 years
What is it?
Reforestation involves planting trees in areas where forests have been cleared, while afforestation refers to planting trees in areas that have not traditionally been forested. Trees absorb CO₂ as they grow, making forests natural carbon sinks. These projects are among the most widely used and publicly recognized forms of carbon offsetting.
However, forests are vulnerable to wildfires, disease, drought, and human activity, all of which can quickly release stored carbon back into the atmosphere. For this reason, the permanence of forest-based carbon credits is considered relatively low unless accompanied by strong long-term protection measures.
What does Deduci think?
Nature-based solutions such as reforestation and afforestation play a vital role in global efforts to combat climate change, and these credits should be seriously considered when developing a carbon credit portfolio. While there are permanence concerns in the medium term, they also provide crucial biodiversity and ecosystem health benefits.
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