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This large-scale reforestation project brings degraded grasslands in Sierra Leone back to life through sustainable plantation forestry. Located in the Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts, the project aims to establish up to 12,000 hectares of FSC-certified plantations on land previously underutilised for farming or grazing. More than 4,000 hectares have already been planted using fast-growing species like Eucalyptus pellita, Tectona grandis, and Acacia mangium, which are well-adapted to local conditions.
By restoring forest cover, the project captures carbon, improves soil quality, and contributes to regional biodiversity recovery. It operates under robust sustainability criteria and actively engages over 80 local communities through land lease agreements, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and local employment. The project represents a scalable model for combining carbon removals with long-term rural development.
VCS2401
Project Registered
Tonkolili and Port Loko Districts, Sierra Leone
12000 hectares
Afforestation and Reforestation (ARR)
63,583 tCO₂e annually; 1,907,488 tCO2e during the entire project lifetime.
16/05/2016 – 15/05/2046
Local employment, CSR infrastructure, education and health support, SME stimulation, benefit-sharing with 80+ communities
The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions:
Environment
The project rehabilitates degraded savannahs and grasslands into productive forest landscapes, improving ecological stability and halting further environmental degradation. Mixed-species plantations promote soil health, reduce erosion, and create a more resilient microclimate. Designated conservation zones and ecological corridors further protect local biodiversity while restoring tree cover across a significant landscape.
Community
With more than 600 people employed to date, the project delivers inclusive and decent work opportunities in one of Sierra Leone’s most underserved regions. Local communities benefit from land lease payments, structured benefit-sharing mechanisms, and targeted community development programmes. These include infrastructure for schools and clinics, access to clean water, and forestry training. Women account for 17% of the workforce, with hiring practices designed to promote gender equity and long-term capacity building.
Climate Action
Through its afforestation activities, the project is expected to sequester 1,655,216 tonnes of CO₂ over 30 years, with an average annual removal of 55,174 tCO₂e. Verified under the Verra standard, these removals make a measurable contribution to Sierra Leone’s national climate goals and support global efforts to scale nature-based solutions. All carbon stock changes are tracked and validated using best-practice methodologies, with transparent reporting and third-party verification.
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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.
He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.
Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.
Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.
Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.
Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education.
She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).
Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.
He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.
Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.
Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.