Woodland Carbon Capture

Woodland carbon capture has the potential to reduce almost eight gigatons of carbon dioxide per year (GtCO2e) from the atmosphere. The UK has a vital role to play in supporting this ambition of increasing it woodland carbon capture. However, UK woodland cover is currently at 14.7% compared to the EU-27 average of 40%. Significant investment in UK woodland is required to meet the EU standard and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, the UK is also the world’s second largest importer of wood products (costing £11 billion in 2022).

Supporting these projects will help to produce commercial timber for future generations and reduce our reliance on imported timber which comes with no benefits to our environment. Get in touch to see how we can advice you on reduction of carbon.

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Since 2011 the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) has been the UK standard for quantifying emissions reduction from woodland creation projects. The WCC provides a rigorous set of methodologies and procedures for landowners and developers to follow to ensure credibility of carbon units. Projects must demonstrate successful woodland establishment, with tree growth and sequestration rates assessed at year five and then every ten years thereafter. Woodland Carbon Code schemes may last between 35 and 100 years. The WCC is supported by the UK government and internationally recognised by ICROA.

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