Your Forest Might be Eligible For Carbon Credits
Your forest has potential — but we’ll need to take a closer look.
Why you got this result:
Based on your survey answers, your forest meets some of the criteria for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). That means it likely has:
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Tree species that are eligible
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Sufficient size and canopy cover
But, we need to confirm one or both of the following:
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The forest was established after 1989
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The previous forest or scrub was established after 1989, or cleared before 2008
What is the ETS?
The ETS is New Zealand’s system for managing carbon emissions. If you have eligible forest, you can earn New Zealand Units (NZUs) — also known as carbon credits — for the carbon your forest absorbs. These can be sold, held, or used to offset emissions.
Your Next Step: ETS Eligibility Assessment
The ETS Eligibility Assessment confirms whether your forest qualifies for carbon credits, and what it could earn.
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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 whether 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
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 Act Now?
If you register your forest in the ETS before 31 Dec 2025 you can claim claim backdated carbon credits from the start of 2023.
But, if you miss the 31 December deadline, you’ll earn credits starting from 1 January 2026. Missing out on three years of carbon income!
Getting an ETS application approved through MPI can take up to 4 months.
You must be approved before 31 Dec 2025 to claim backdated credits.
That means applications should be underway by August 2025 at the latest.
Time is running out!
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.