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Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

There are four main types of forest projects: conservation, improved forest management, reforestation, and afforestation, each with different approaches to carbon capture.

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Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

Improved forest management practices can create incentives for biodiversity while optimizing for both carbon capture and timber production.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

Carbon credits are given to projects that reduce emissions or recapture carbon, but less than 2% of carbon market funding goes to forest conservation.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

One hectare of full-grown forest can contain about 200 tons of carbon, and we aim to present carbon offsetting in relatable terms, like protecting soccer fields of forest.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

To certify a forest project for carbon credits, it can take two years and cost between $100,000 and $400,000, which is inefficient and limits project availability.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

I discovered the potential of reforestation and forest conservation to capture carbon at scale, which is crucial for addressing climate change.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

We aim to connect carbon offset buyers directly with forest projects, creating a marketplace for trustworthy carbon credits from restoration and conservation efforts.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

Sustainable logging practices can enhance carbon capture, as younger trees can absorb more carbon than older trees, depending on species and environmental conditions.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

Our goal is to facilitate funding for reforestation and forest conservation, as well as other nature-based solutions like restoring coral reefs and mangrove forests.

Diego Saez Gil

01/29/20

@ Y Combinator

Our platform allows users to see detailed information about forest projects, including satellite images, photos, and descriptions of co-benefits like biodiversity and water conservation.