The lifecycle of a Tree-Nation project

1. Project validation & ex-ante carbon issuance

• The project is reviewed and approved (PDD validation)

• Site, planting plan, and species mix are defined

• Expected CO₂ capture is calculated based on the methodology

At this stage:

• Carbon is issued ex-ante based on projected sequestration

• Credits become available for sale immediately

• Each tree and its expected impact are registered in the system

This is when the project becomes economically active.

2. Planting verification

• Trees are planted on-site

• A planting report is submitted including:

  • Number of trees planted

  • Dates and site data

  • Geolocated photos

  • Species mix

   

• Tree-Nation verifies the report before monitoring begins

This ensures that planting matches the validated project.

3. Annual monitoring (5–10 years)

• Projects are monitored every year

• A monitoring report is submitted including:

  • Survival rates

  • Tree growth (height, health)

  • Updated geolocated photos

  • Socioeconomic impact data

   

Monitoring duration depends on certification:

• Mission: ~5 years

• Foundation: ~10 years

4. Remote sensing verification (annual)

• Conducted alongside monitoring each year

• Satellite data is used to verify vegetation development:

  • Mission: EVI (independent vegetation proxy)

  • Foundation: Confirmed carbon (AGC datasets)

   

This provides an independent validation layer across all projects.

5. Carbon tracking & confirmation

• All projects are tracked through a carbon ledger

• Ex-ante carbon is progressively validated over time

For most projects:

• Carbon remains ex-ante with ongoing verification

For Foundation projects only:

• Carbon can be confirmed ex-post with higher precision

• Additional verified carbon may be issued