Regenerative forestry, including Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), can sequester 20% more carbon than clear-cut forestry over a 20-year period, generating potential carbon credits worth €8 million. CCF provides more consistent cash flow, avoids replanting costs through natural regeneration, and produces taller average trees, increasing economic value. The practice of CCF improves the resilience of forests to climate change, storms, diseases and pests, while maximizing benefits for biodiversity. European forests, currently – they are currently carbon positive – are at risk of becoming net emitters due to the advanced age of the trees, which makes CCF crucial for the future. SLM Partners – an asset manager specialising in natural asset investments – is raising a €200 million fund to invest in sustainable forestry and carbon in Europe. European forest carbon markets are growing, making it possible to monetize the carbon credits generated by the transition to CCF through afforestation. Finally, the FCC promotes greater diversity of species, ages and structures in forests, providing better habitats for flora and fauna.
Source : Agfunder News
