Reforestation Impact Estimator — CO₂ From Planted Trees
Project Inputs
🌳 Planting plan
🌱 Growth & assumptions
Simple model: establishment at ~0, then linear ramp to steady rate. Applies survival and a buffer for permanence risk.
Advanced options (optional)
These are display/assumption helpers. Real projects vary by species, climate, silviculture, and verification standards.
Friendly estimate only. Real-world outcomes vary with species, climate, soil, management, additionality, permanence, and leakage.
Results
How This Reforestation Estimator Works
Enter your planting plan (once or staggered). The tool estimates yearly and total CO₂ sequestered over a chosen project duration using an adjustable, transparent growth model.
Growth model (simple ramp)
- Years 1…establishment: ~0 kg/tree.
- Then a linear ramp to a steady annual sequestration rate.
- Applies survival and a permanence buffer to planted trees.
What you get
- Total tonnes CO₂ over the horizon.
- Average per tree and per year.
- A simple timeline and optional yearly table.
Limitations
- Real projects may apply more complex curves (e.g., species-specific growth, mortality over time, soil dynamics, leakage).
- This is for awareness and planning, not certification.
FAQs
One-off vs. staggered plantings?
One-off plants all trees in year 1. Staggered plants a set amount each year for N years, which can better reflect phased programs.
Can I match a registry?
Yes. Adjust survival, buffer, sequestration rates, and horizon to mirror a methodology. This tool intentionally keeps the math simple and editable.