Forests That Give Back

Helping New Zealand farmers earn carbon credits from existing and planted forest land under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

See If My Forest Is Eligible

How Our Process Works

  • Plan

    Land and forest areas are assessed, mapped, and analysed to reveal where carbon income can be unlocked.

  • Prove

    Evidence and mapping are prepared to confirm which areas qualify, giving you clarity and confidence to proceed.

  • Preserve

    Ongoing monitoring, updates, and active forest stewardship protect your long-term carbon income.

187,045

Hectares Assessed

$1,450,000

Credits Claimed

1,170

Hectares Registered

Why Register Forest in the NZ ETS?

 Many landowners already have eligible native or exotic forests but aren’t aware they can earn from them. Whether your forest is decades old or newly established, native riparian planting or poplars for erosion control, carbon credits can provide meaningful income while you protect your soil and waterways. We assess your forest against NZ ETS eligibility criteria — including size, canopy cover, age, and species — so you know exactly what carbon credits you could earn and how to register your land in the ETS. We’ve streamlined the process to make it easy and affordable for smaller forest owners to claim what they’re owed.

See If My Forest Is Eligible

Carbon Income Examples

  • Bay of Plenty

    20ha Registered

    $87k First Claim

    $490k* Over 10 Years

  • Waikato

    15ha Registered

    $25k First Claim

    $132k* Over 10 Years

  • Taranaki

    56ha Registered

    $55k First Claim

    $339k* Over 10 Years

*10 year projected earnings are estimates based on current market data. Actual returns may be higher or lower depending on factors such as carbon pricing, policy changes, and forest performance.

We combine precision mapping, clear reporting, and carbon expertise to make registering forest in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) simple and worthwhile. Here’s what we do for you:

  • Turn complex ETS rules into a clear, done-for-you registration process that typically produces a 4–5× return on investment in the first year.

  • Identify every eligible hectare, including the areas often overlooked, so no income is left on the table.

  • Remove all compliance risk and guesswork with full mapping, evidence gathering, and MPI submission handled end-to-end.

  • Maintain compliance and maximise returns over time through ongoing monitoring, support, and strategic advice.

Trusted ETS Forestry Specialists

"We never expected those overgrown gullies to hold value. It’s got us through the winter and allowed us to bring forward our plans for tree planting. It’ll pay for a new haybarn this summer too”

— J & M Smith

ETS Eligibility Assessment

An ETS Eligibility Assessment is the first step to see if your forest qualifies for the ETS. Simply provide a few details about your property — it takes under 2 minutes.

See If My Forest Is Eligible