Check Your Forest’s Eligibility for ETS Carbon Credits
Many New Zealand landowners are sitting on unclaimed carbon income. Our expert eligibility assessment shows whether your forest qualifies under the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and what it could be worth.
Clear answers. Practical advice. No pressure.
New Zealand ETS Eligibility Assessment
The ETS Eligibility Assessment confirms your forest qualifies for carbon credits, and what it could earn, before you commit time or money to registering.
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Confirm Your Eligibility
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What You Could Earn
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What It Costs to get Started
How It Works
Step 1: Fill in the form below to provide us with info about your property
Step 2: We’ll map you land and confirm you have forest that is eligible, then we’ll calculate what you could earn
Step 3: We’ll provide you a report detailing eligible areas, potential returns and the costs to get started
What’s Included
Detailed mapping of your forest areas
Eligibility confirmation based on MPI’s ETS criteria
Carbon income projections over 25 years
Registration cost estimates and next-step guidance
A plain-English report you can use to make an informed decision
The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) allows forest owners to earn carbon credits (NZUs) for eligible forests that meet size, canopy and growth criteria under MPI rules. Many forests including native riparian planting and poplars used for erosion control can qualify. Whether your forest is already established, recently planted, or somewhere in between, this step gives you the clarity to move forward — or hold off — with confidence.
What Does it Cost?
The cost of the ETS Eligibility Assessment is $390 + GST <500ha, or $690+gst >500ha
This is a one-time fee for the full report and analysis. No hidden costs. No obligation to register. Once booked, we’ll send you an invoice for the fee. You can pay by direct credit or credit card.
Then we’ll confirm your property details and get started on your report.
Why Check Your Forest Now?
Many landowners assume their forest doesn’t qualify — and miss potential carbon income.
An eligibility check helps you:
Avoid leaving carbon credits unclaimed
Understand the long-term income potential of existing forest
Make informed land-use decisions
Decide whether registration is worthwhile
With registration deadlines and changing carbon prices, clarity now can prevent missed opportunity later.
Ready to See What You're Owed?
Please complete the form below and we’ll get your ETS Eligibility Assessment underway.
Questions before booking?
We’re happy to talk it through.
e: chris@moxi.org.nz
m: 021 181 1880
Not sure if your forest qualifies?
We’ll check for things like:
Forest age and type
Minimum area and width
Canopy cover and growth potential
Even if you're unsure about the details — we can help you figure it out.