Financing forest conversion through CO₂ certificates

3 steps to financing your forest conversion

Testing the potential
You provide information on your forest area - we check the CO₂ reduction performance of your conversion project.
Certification
Based on your planned measures, we calculate the CO₂ reduction performance and have this tested and certified.
First revenues
We sell the CO₂certificates to our partners - they use the proceeds to finance the forest conversion.

This brings a project with Pina Earth:

Additional source of income

They receive income from the sale of certificates for the duration of the project.

Freedom for your conversion measures

You know your forest best - that's why you decide on your measures.

No bureaucracy

You focus on forest conversion - we take care of the certification process.

Experiences of forest owners like you

Maximilian von Rotenhan, BOSCOR

"The collaboration with Pina Earth is pleasant. We are in quick communication when it comes to coordination and I look forward to further projects that we will tackle together!"

Lorenz von Schintling-Horny

"With Pina, we can meet the challenges of climate change. We are therefore looking forward to working with Pina to convert our forest into a climate-resilient permanent forest. This will make us a role model for other forest owners and the next generation."

Thomas Schulz

"Communication with Pina Earth was flawless. Pina applied her concept perfectly to the local conditions of the forest."

Wiebke Krenzel-Burkhardt

"In the project with Pina Earth, we combine natural regeneration, sowing and planting. At the end of the project, our forest should be as structurally rich and colorful as possible."

Marko Eggers

"The audit process was straightforward and was very well prepared in advance by Pina Earth. The on-site implementation also went smoothly."

Christoph von Bülow

"Pina is helping me to convert my forestry business from conventional management to a near-natural, climate-stable permanent forest."

Tender: CO₂ project with secure income

We are looking for two forest owners who want to implement their forest conversion with Pina Earth and secure upfront income. We have funding available for up to 500 hectares of conversion area. Initial income is secured for forest owners right from the start of the project. Forest owners and forest managers with conversion projects are cordially invited to submit their areas and ideas.
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To the tender

Frequently asked

Are there participation criteria to be able to do a project with Pina Earth?

To carry out a joint project with Pina Earth, the following criteria must be met:
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1. It is a private or corporate forest.

2The project area to be converted within 5-10 years is at least 150 ha.
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3. You are allowed to carry out conversion measures on the forest area and harvest timber commercially (e.g. because you are the owner or have a contract to manage the area).
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4. The people involved have the experience and skills to successfully implement the planned measures. Proof of this can be, for example, training or relevant professional experience.

5. The same CO₂ reduction performance may only be counted once. This means that you may apply for CO₂ certificates either via Pina Earth or via other programs, but not in parallel.

6. The project area must be in Germany.

7. The initial state should be heavily dominated by pine or spruce (> 70% share).

Is there enough demand for CO₂ certificates? Who are the buyers?

The voluntary emissions market in which Pina Earth operates is currently growing strongly. The demand for regional CO₂ certificates is particularly high and continues to grow. In order to achieve the best price for your certificates, Pina Earth has a network of various market participants (e.g. leading sustainability consultancies, platforms and end customers). Our end customers are sustainability-oriented companies that support climate protection projects to achieve their sustainability goals.

What are examples of recommended forest conversion measures for the climate protection project?

The aim of forest conversion is to create stable, multi-layered mixed stands of climate-resilient tree species. To this end, after 30 years, there must be at least 3 future-proof, site-appropriate tree species on the certification area. The respective tree species must make up at least 10% and a maximum of 50% of the base area. To achieve this target status, typical project activities such as natural regeneration measures, the planting of various tree species and the prevention of damage caused by game are useful.

When will I receive the first payments from the sale of CO₂ certificates?

You will receive additional income after the project has been launched and validated. From this point onwards, the volume of CO₂ certificates from your project will be offered to buyers. We will go through the payout model in detail in a joint meeting before the project starts.

Can I combine the project with state funding programs?

The combination with state subsidy programs is generally possible. In contrast to a funding program, we offer a service that does not conflict with state funding programs. It should be noted that the certification must show that the costs of the project exceed the income (including subsidies) generated by it.

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Financing forest conversion with CO₂ certificates