Growing a Greener Future: Paulownia Carbon Sequestration in The Netherlands

What the project does.

This pioneering reforestation project in Croatia transforms marginal and previously degraded lands into thriving forests of Paulownia, one of the fastest-growing hardwood species in the world. With an extraordinary capacity to sequester carbon, Paulownia offers a regenerative and scalable solution to climate change, while also producing high-quality timber through low-impact methods.

The project spans multiple planting sites across Croatia, with a 10-year crediting period and long-term sustainable management plan. Trees are grown without chemical inputs, using natural fertilisation and irrigation techniques to minimise environmental impact. Beyond carbon removal, the initiative introduces a model of circular forestry, where harvested biomass feeds into sustainable product development, creating further value without increasing emissions.

Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR)

Local job creation, sustainable forestry practices, education and upskilling, low-impact circular economy model