Reforestation
MTPL Degraded Land Reforestation
India
About the project
This project takes degraded land owned by small scale and poor farmers and supports soil restoration and replanting with trees to increase forest cover, resulting in carbon sequestration.
At a glance
- A source of livelihood and income for local communities
Project Benefits
- Increases forest cover which is a key method of sequestering carbon
- Reduces top soil degradation from wind and water erosion
- Conserves biodiversity promoting soil health
Statistics
Carbon offset
2428575 kg
Supporters
496281
Project Benefits
No poverty. Economic growth must be inlcusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
Decent Work and Economic Growth.Sustainable economic growth will require socieitie to create the conditions to have quality jobs.
Responsible Consumption and Production.
How it works
Farmers and communities that own small plots of land that have degraded are given financial support and technical guidance to begin replanting on their land.
Community members are hired to help with the task of replanting and maintaining the degraded lands.
Once replanted and matured, carbon will be sequestered promoting biodiversity and playing a role in supporting soil health.
Land that would have laid bare is now a source of livelihood, and any carbon revenue generated goes back to the participating farmers thus stimulating the local economy.
Proof of Carbon Accounting
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