Trees are planted in a sustainable and protected way in a biodiverse environment, meaning that the forest will flourish and contribute holistically not just to carbon reduction but to a better environment all round. The trees are indigenous to the local area and planted by reputable planting partners with 100-year maintenance contracts, to enable best practice sustainable forestry. This ensures that the forest overall is managed for survival and growth over the long term. A Balanced Forest not only sequesters an agreed and monitored amount of carbon over time, it contributes to vital biodiversity and social, economic co-benefits.