Pioneering Climate Solutions in the Carpathian Forests

Supporting forests. Empowering forest owners. Delivering real climate impact to responsible companies.

Who We Are

Romanian Forest Expertise, European Climate Standards.

Faunus EcoForest develops scientifically rigorous, transparent, and locally rooted climate forest projects across the Romanian Carpathians.

We work at the intersection of forestry, climate science, and carbon markets, creating measurable CO₂ removal while strengthening the resilience and vitality of Romanian forests.

Our methodology is the first in Romania to be validated by DEKRA Germany and fully aligned with the ISO 14064-2 standard, setting a new benchmark for quality in the voluntary carbon market.

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Why Our Work Matters

The climate services generated through our projects come from natural, high-biodiversity Carpathian forests shaped by long-standing Romanian silvicultural tradition. Even these resilient ecosystems are now facing rising climate pressures, making proactive management essential.

Faunus EcoForest provides a practical, science-based pathway to:

Enhance forest stability and resilience

Increase long-term carbon sequestration

Reward closer-to-nature, sustainable forest management

Create new income streams for forest owners

Enable companies to offset emissions responsibly and transparently

Local Forests, Global Climate Impact

Our projects generate 100% ex-post carbon removal credits based on real, verified increases in carbon stored in living forest ecosystems.Each credit represents genuine, measurable CO₂ captured through postponed timber harvesting, carefully planned and executed within sustainable forest management.

FAUNUS IFM methodology is consistent with all principles and requirements of ISO 14064-2:2019, establishing transparent, conservative, and verifiable procedures for baseline setting, additionality determination, project boundaries, GHG quantification, and monitoring.

This makes Faunus EcoForest one of the safest and most credible carbon solutions for companies operating in Romania and Europe.

Two Audiences. One Mission.

We help both forest owners and companies unlock climate value.

For Forest Owners

Modern forest management that strengthens your woodland while creating consistent annual income through carbon credits.

Your forest stays active, flexible, and productive — while becoming more climate-resilient.

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For Companies

High-quality, Romanian-based CO₂ removal credits with full verification and transparent documentation.

A responsible alternative to low-quality foreign offsets.

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Projects

Our Climate Projects.

Dragoslavele Climate Forest

The Dragoslavele Climate Forest Project aims to enhance forest resilience and biodiversity while increasing long-term carbon storage in standing biomass. The project generates measurable climate and ecosystem services primarily through a reduction in harvesting volumes, allowing additional carbon accumulation in the forest stands. It is implemented under the Faunus Climate Forest Romania methodology and complies with ISO 14064-2:2019, ensuring transparent monitoring, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas removals. Located in Dragoslavele commune, Argeș County, within the Leaota Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, the project covers 7,399.90 hectares of forest owned by the Dragoslăveni Landowners Association (est. 1888). The forests have been managed under structured forest management plans for over a century, with 10-year management plans cycles still in place (previous plan valid until 2025; new plan starting 2026). Forest ecosystems range from 610 to 1,800 meters altitude and include mixed conifer–beech (36%), pure beech (22%), pure spruce (12%), and other species (30%). Natural forests represent 54% of the area, while 43% are artificial. Over the past decade, ecosystem integrity has been maintained, with stable or increasing forest cover. The project builds on long-standing sustainable forestry practices to deliver verified carbon removals and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

7.399,9 ha

18.658 tCO2

Credits available

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Săcele Climate Forest

The Săcele Climate Forest Project aims to enhance forest resilience and biodiversity while increasing long-term carbon storage in standing biomass. The project generates measurable climate and ecosystem services primarily through a reduction in harvesting volumes, enabling additional carbon accumulation and strengthened ecosystem stability. It is implemented under the Climate Forest Romania methodology and complies with ISO 14064-2:2019, ensuring transparent monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas removals. Located in Săcele, Brașov County, within the Piatra Mare and Ciucaș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, the project covers 6,676.70 hectares of forest owned by Săcele Town Hall. The forests have a documented management history dating back to 1852, with structured forest management plans in place since 1900 and continuous 10-year management plans, cycles maintained to this day (current plan valid until 2028). The project area spans altitudes between 400 and 1,800 meters and consists mainly of mixed conifer–beech forests (58%), pure beech (26%), pure spruce (7%), pure fir (6%), and other species (3%). Natural forests represent 81% of the area. By combining long-standing sustainable forestry with reduced harvesting, the project increases verified carbon removals while safeguarding the ecological integrity of Carpathian forest ecosystems.

6.676,7 ha

11.574 tCO2

In progress

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Zărnești Climate Forest

The Zărnești Climate Forest Project aims to enhance forest resilience and biodiversity while increasing long-term carbon storage in standing biomass. The project generates measurable climate and ecosystem services primarily through a reduction in harvesting volumes, enabling additional carbon accumulation and improved ecosystem stability. It is implemented under the Faunus Climate Forest Romania methodology and complies with ISO 14064-2:2019, ensuring transparent monitoring and verification of greenhouse gas removals. Located in Zărnești, Bran and Moieciu (Brașov County), within the Bucegi Mountains and near the Piatra Craiului Massif in the Southern Carpathians, the project covers 2,321.29 hectares of forest owned by Zărnești Town Hall. The forests have a documented management history dating back to the mid-19th century, with structured management plans in place since 1890–1900. Following nationalization in 1948, the forests were restituted to the municipality after 2000 and continue to operate under a 10-year forest management plan (current plan valid until 2033). The project area spans altitudes between 710 and 1,835 meters and consists mainly of mixed conifer–beech forests (69%), pure spruce (27%), pure beech (3%), and other mixed conifers (1%). Natural forests represent 77% of the area. By combining reduced harvesting with climate-adapted silviculture, the project delivers verified CO₂ removals while strengthening biodiversity and long-term forest resilience.

2.321,29 ha

10.903 tCO2

In progress

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