WOODLAND CARBON CODE

This award honours the Woodland Carbon Code as a premier quality assurance standard for voluntary forestry carbon projects at a national level. It distinguishes itself by actively empowering landowners, organisations, and businesses across the country to initiate vital new woodland projects.

The Code supports various methods, including strategic planting, natural regeneration, and direct seeding, all specifically designed for effective CO2 removal from the atmosphere. The standard's exceptionally high integrity is unequivocally evidenced by its independently verified carbon units, ensuring robust and credible climate outcomes.

Furthermore, the Woodland Carbon Code demonstrates a profound commitment to delivering a wide spectrum of tangible environmental, social, and economic co-benefits. These include crucial aspects such as enhanced biodiversity, improved air and water quality, and direct alignment with overarching national climate targets. This comprehensive approach establishes the Code as a leading model for nature-based climate solutions.