International > Exotic tree planting creates concerns about additionality in ARR projects, report finds

Exotic tree planting creates concerns about additionality in ARR projects, report finds

Published 15:38 on November 15, 2023  /  Last updated at 19:55 on November 15, 2023  / /  International, Nature-based, Voluntary

Developers often favour exotic rather than native trees for afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) projects because these are better suited for harvesting, raising concerns about additionality, according to a study on Wednesday published by a carbon standard with a method that bans non-native species.
Developers often favour exotic rather than native trees for afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) projects because these are better suited for harvesting, raising concerns about additionality, according to a study on Wednesday published by a carbon standard with a method that bans non-native species.


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