Our land, our trees, our future

What sets us apart, is that we own the land where we plant our trees.

Unlike many reforestation companies that rely on partnerships and leases on external properties, our ownership ensures complete control and long-term commitment to our reforestation efforts. This allows us to strategically manage and maintain the land, guaranteeing the health and growth of the trees for decades to come. Our approach not only secures the integrity and sustainability of our projects but also demonstrates our unwavering dedication to restoring nature, enhancing biodiversity, and creating a green, sustainable future.

FAQ

We are planting a diverse range of tree species to ensure a robust and sustainable reforestation effort. Here are the specific types and quantities of trees we will be planting:

  • Birch: 50,000
  • Larch: 50,000
  • Pine: 27,000
  • Spruce: 6,000
  • Poplar: 10,000

In total, we are planting 143,000 trees. This variety of species helps promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in our reforestation project.

Planting trees in Iceland provides significant benefits both locally and globally. Locally, it helps combat severe soil erosion caused by volcanic activity and historical deforestation, stabilizes the soil, and protects the land from further degradation. It also restores unique Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity by providing habitats for local wildlife. Globally, reforestation in Iceland contributes to climate change mitigation by sequestering carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere. This effort supports the global water cycle by regulating rainfall patterns and maintaining water quality. Moreover, the restoration of these ecosystems helps maintain ecological balance and resilience, benefiting the planet’s overall environmental health.

The purpose of the 12,000,000 m² of land we purchased is to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of our reforestation efforts. By owning the land, we can maintain complete control over its management, in coöperation with the Icelandic Forest Service, allowing us to strategically plan, plant, and nurture a diverse range of tree species. This ownership guarantees that the trees will be protected and allowed to grow for decades, providing continuous environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, soil stabilization, and biodiversity enhancement.

Our reforestation project is unique because we own 12,000,000 m² of land in Iceland, ensuring complete control and long-term commitment to sustainable land management. Unlike many other reforestation companies that plant trees on leased or borrowed land, our ownership guarantees that the trees will be protected and allowed to grow for decades. This allows us to strategically plant and maintain a diverse range of tree species, leveraging the unique carbon sequestration capacity of Iceland’s volcanic soils to effectively mitigate climate change. Additionally, by restoring Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems, we enhance global biodiversity and contribute significantly to the global fight against climate change. Our efforts also support the global water cycle by regulating rainfall patterns and maintaining water quality, making our project distinctly impactful.

The reforestation project is located in the central northern part of Iceland, near to the second capital of Iceland, namely Akureyri.

Yes, you can offset your CO2 footprint by participating in our reforestation project. Your investment supports the planting and maintenance of trees, making a tangible impact on your carbon footprint.

The reforestation project in Fagranes, Iceland, is scheduled to begin in several phases:

  • First Phase: Spring 2024
  • Second Phase: Autumn 2024
  • Third Phase: Spring 2025
  • Fourth Phase: Autumn 2025

These phased plantings ensure optimal growing conditions for the diverse range of tree species and allow for continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure the success and sustainability of the reforestation efforts.

Yes, you are welcome to visit the reforestation project in Fagranes, Near Akureyri,  Iceland. For more details on planning your visit, please contact us directly.

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