Projects

Dragoslavele Climate Forest

Arges, Romania

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.

Săcele Climate Forest

Brasov, Romania

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.

Zărnești Climate Forest

Brașov, Romania

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.