FAQs

We restore woodlands, peatlands, wildflower meadows, and wetlands across the UK - helping nature recover while creating measurable climate, biodiversity, and community impact.

We’re not a tree-planting charity or a carbon broker. We’re landowners, restoration specialists, and passionate advocates for restoring our natural heritage at scale in the UK. We work under strict protocols and high integrity codes, ensuring every tonne of carbon and every square metre of habitat is verified, traceable, and genuinely long-term.

The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with just 13% tree cover and 80% of peatlands damaged or drained. By restoring habitats here at home, we create benefits that go far beyond carbon - from flood resilience and pollinator corridors, to local jobs and cleaner air.

Every project is grounded in integrity, verified standards, and long-term stewardship. But we also recognise the deep connection between people and the landscapes we’re restoring. These places belong to everyone. We believe in action over perfection and in bringing as many people as possible with us, because only together can we ensure these ecosystems thrive for generations to come.

You can support our work by sponsoring trees, wildflower meadows, or restored wetlands, or by partnering with us to invest in verified UK carbon projects. However you get involved, you’ll be helping nature recover for the long term.

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Your contribution is allocated to one of our active UK restoration sites. You’ll receive a digital update via our platform, showing your impact through forest pages, maps, drone imagery, and live data from the field. It’s transparent, scalable, and a truer reflection of how nature recovers: not in snapshots, but over seasons.

We monitor biodiversity, soil health, and water quality - not just tonnes of CO₂. Our data combines satellite imagery, drone surveys, and on-the-ground ecological monitoring. Results are shared through our platform and partner reports so you can follow the outcomes you’ve supported.

Many of our sites host open days or community volunteering. We’re a compact team, so bespoke visits aren’t always possible, but our landscapes are open and we encourage people to explore, enjoy, and reconnect with nature responsibly.

Because we’re not here to tick boxes.  We’re here to get things done.

Carbon units won’t be right for every organisation, but nature restoration can’t wait. We’re tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through a multifaceted approach that offers verified carbon projects and inclusive sponsorships.

Carbon finance helps us secure and protect our sites for the long term. Sponsorships make it possible for more people and businesses to take part right now. It’s not about perfection. it’s about progress, and getting the job done while there’s still time.

Absolutely! You can support us by:

Help us grow a forest: support our woodland creation projects grown from UK-sourced saplings.

Restore wildflower meadows: every square metre contributes to pollinator corridors.

Revive ponds and wetlands: restoring ecosystems that filter water and offer flood support.

These sponsorships don’t generate tradable carbon credits, but they fund vital on-the-ground restoration.

We plant primarily native broadleaf species, sometimes with a small proportion of conifer such as Scots pine for structure and biodiversity resilience. You may also see naturalised species like sycamore on some sites, used carefully as a stand-in where native species have suffered from disease (for example, Elm). Our focus is always on ecological health and long-term resilience. We do not plant monocultures.

Because restoring nature at scale takes foresight. We don’t just work as we go. All sites are carefully planned in advance by experts (with plenty of room for open space and other habitats). Planting over winter also means the best chance of survival for delicate saplings while they’re dormant. This approach ensures the right trees go in the ground, in the right season, for the right reasons.

Where possible all trees we plant are from a local seed source with the right ‘provenance’, so are suitable for the land we are planting on. We currently partner with a number of local UK nurseries to source our trees; meaning we can be sure that our trees are healthy and responsibly grown here in the UK.

It’s true, tree planting isn’t always good. Planting the wrong species, planting monocultures, or planting on inappropriate land (deep peat, wildflower meadows, etc) can do more harm than good. That’s why we have our tree planting plans verified to ensure that we always plant the right tree in the right place.

Emissions from drained and eroding peatlands are estimated at 1.9 gigatonnes of CO2e annually. This is equivalent to 5% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, a disproportionate amount considering damaged peatlands cover just 0.3% of landmass. (IUCN) Draining peatlands reduces the quality of drinking water as water becomes polluted with organic carbon and pollutants historically absorbed within peat. Damage to peatlands also causes biodiversity loss and increases the risk of wildfires.

Wildflower meadows are critical to UK biodiversity, yet over 97% have disappeared since the 1930s. They underpin food webs, pollination services, and soil health.

We approach meadow creation through detailed site assessment, native species seed sourcing (matching NVC type and soil conditions), and phased restoration for long-term stability. Sponsored meadows integrate into our wider habitat mosaics,  supporting pollinator networks, buffering woodlands and wetlands, and increasing site-level biodiversity metrics used in our monitoring and reporting.

All our woodland and peatland projects are independently verified through the Woodland Carbon Code or Peatland Code and registered on the UK Land Carbon Registry (S&P Global). This means complete transparency, from site maps and species mixes to issuance, sale and retirement of each unit.

You can purchase verified UK carbon units through The Future Forest Company but we don’t view them as ‘offsets.’ We see them as investments in restoration.

Our projects align with the principles of the Buyers’ and Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (BVCMI): reduce your emissions first, then address what remains through credible, high-integrity, UK nature-based solutions that deliver climate, biodiversity, and community impact.

This isn’t about balancing carbon on paper; it’s about rebuilding the living systems that make balance possible.

Every project we deliver is designed to last at least 100 years. That’s a requirement of the Carbon Codes. We also believe in being in it for the long term. But ‘long-term’ for us means more than just carbon permanence; it’s about restoring whole ecosystems that keep giving back for generations.

We also understand that carbon units don’t suit everyone. That’s why our sites offer a multifaceted approach combining carbon capture with biodiversity restoration, wildflower meadows, and peatland renewal so everyone can play a part in nature’s recovery.

Yes we are happy to help! We offer verified UK carbon credits with transparency, traceability and authenticity. We work closely with the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code to verify the carbon stored as a result of our projects. When looking to offset your carbon emissions, it is best to look for projects that can guarantee a level of permanence. If you'd like to learn more, our team are always happy to help. Get in touch: hello@thefutureforestcompany.com

Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) are forward-looking carbon credits issued for carbon sequestration projects under the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code. They represent a promise of future carbon sequestration, verified under strict standards, and converted into Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) once the carbon is sequestered.

In essence, PIUs embody a commitment: over time, a specific area of forest or ecosystem will sequester a defined amount of carbon. They are forward-looking units of carbon, underpinned by rigorous verification processes.

1. Issued at Project Start

PIUs are based on the estimated carbon sequestration expected over the project’s lifetime.

1. Verified Over Time

As carbon is sequestered, PIUs mature into VCUs. This process is independently verified at regular milestones, typically every 10 years, ensuring transparency and credibility. At the Future Forest Company (FFC), all PIUs are registered on behalf of our clients through S&P Global’s IHS Markit Registry. This guarantees traceability, automatic retirement of units, and eligibility for use in carbon claims.

1. A Long-Term Commitment

A blended vintage of PIUs spans decades, assuring buyers of sustained impact. The sale of PIUs provides upfront funding, enabling large-scale restoration and maintenance activities across forests and peatlands.

We put our Woodland and Peatland projects through the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code, respectively, ensuring they meet the highest standards. These codes offer rigorous, science-based standards for measuring carbon sequestration, ensuring transparency and accountability.

1. Credibility

PIUs issued under the WCC and PC offer buyers verified, trusted units that comply with international standards. These codes ensure projects deliver ecological and carbon benefits and are uniquely tailored to British ecosystems and regulatory frameworks.

1. Biodiversity Co-Benefits

The WCC and PC prioritise biodiversity, making blended vintages of PIUs particularly appealing to organisations seeking to support nature-based solutions beyond traditional carbon offsetting.

Traditional carbon offsetting often focuses on short-term goals, with credits representing a one-time impact. This approach can lack connection to sustained ecological or biodiversity benefits. Many projects narrowly target carbon metrics, overlooking broader ecological outcomes.

At the Future Forest Company, we offer a blended vintage of PIUs spanning a 100-year timeline, aligning carbon sequestration efforts with ecosystem needs. This approach provides unique benefits.

Ecosystems take time to recover and flourish. A 100-year commitment allows for:

• Gradual biodiversity improvements.
• Enhanced soil health and water retention.
• Restoration of ecological balance.

A 100-year commitment ensures investment supports a range of ecological stages, creating a lasting legacy. Companies that embrace nature-based solutions can move beyond simply offsetting emissions to driving meaningful, sustained impact.

We collaborate with organisations of all sizes. From multinationals to small purpose-led brands. Whether you want to secure verified UK carbon units, sponsor biodiversity restoration, or build your own branded impact campaign, we’ll design a solution to fit your goals. 

We’re transparent about the fact that this work needs business involvement to move the dial. Nature recovery at scale requires collaboration and we welcome every company that wants to play a genuine part in that change.

Start with a discovery call and we’ll match you with the right project, agree the structure, and bring your story to life. If you’re a small business you are welcome to purchase directly from our impact shop.

Yes. We create shareable assets and storytelling materials that help you communicate your impact with integrity. Our goal is to make your sustainability story simple, credible, and engaging.

No. We’re flexible, from small annual allocations to long-term portfolio investments. What matters is that it’s meaningful to you and to nature.

We align with partners who share our values. We don’t work with industries that cause significant environmental harm (e.g. weapons, coal, or intensive extraction).

You’ll get an email with a link to your impact on the map, in real time. If your sponsorship is through a partner campaign, you may receive it in an email from ourselves or directly from our partner.

We can refund within 14 days of purchase Once funds are committed to restoration, we’d always encourage you to talk to us first - there’s usually another way to make it work.

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