One by one, tonne by tonne

Ready to move on from flawed offset schemes? Join the movement that restores nature, empowers communities, and tackles the climate emergency.

Join the new movement to protect the future

Ditch the broken offset system. Balance Units are a fresh approach. Our peer-reviewed methodology ensures that each Balance Unit creates biodiversity and local economic growth while absorbing a verified tonne of carbon. And with W&I insurance coming soon, your business will have even greater peace of mind. Here’s how Balance sets you apart:

  • Position your business as a leader in creating biodiversity to fight climate change
  • Stay ahead of the curve as new regulation is introduced under Pathways to 2050
  • Help to build ecosystems and give local communities new income opportunities

Biodiversity Gains

Plant, protect and create a legacy of biodiversity

Balance focuses on more than carbon. Our projects prioritise restoring ecosystems and planting native species that create thriving habitats. We encourage our Planting Partners to create biochar as this is carbon capture and storage (CCS) that actually works.

  • Native species focus: Enhancing the health of local ecosystems.
  • Thriving habitats: Supporting wildlife and natural regeneration processes.
  • Proven impact: Verified projects with real biodiversity impact.

Social and economic impact

Empowering communities: sustainable social impact

Balance projects break the harmful cycle of monoculture forestry, helping people build sustainable livelihoods while safeguarding the future. Where there are local communities–our projects are often in remote places–at least 40% of the Planting Partner fee goes to them. This empowers them to engage in regenerative agriculture, enabling income generation from the forests; combining economics with ecosystems.

  • 100-year commitment: Forests are protected for the full carbon life cycle, moving away from the faulty carbon-credit model which only protects for 40 years.
  • Biodiversity protection: Replaces monoculture with sustainable practices that build flourishing ecosystems.
  • Sustainable forestry: Enriches soil, boosts biodiversity, and improves food security.
  • Economic resilience: New income streams through permaculture, ecotourism and forest products.

Planting partners

Plant and protect: one by one, tonne by tonne

Balance Planting Partners set new benchmarks for biodiversity restoration and local employment opportunities—moving away from the broken carbon credit system. Find out more.

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FAQs


Balance is a fresh approach, moving on from carbon neutral, combining biodiversity and economics with Climate.

The purchase of a Balance Unit guarantees that at least a tonne of carbon will be taken out of the atmosphere over time as a direct result of the company’s contribution. We plant trees in a biodiversity-supportive way, That creates sustainable income for local people in accredited forests with full carbon monitoring, supplemented by the planting of new saplings in a location that is convenient to the client’s business, creating visible impact. Our planting partners have to adhere to the best-practice principles created from the innovative balance methodology and Planting Partner Contract (see below).

All ‘additionality’ is mitigated, meaning that the Balance Unit results in genuine carbon reduction rather than being attached to planting that might have happened anyway (as was sometimes the case in the carbon market historically).

This means that a client can have confidence that their contributions have made a genuine difference, as well as having a visible demonstration of their commitment to the environment through natural woodland growing in accessible locations that provides income for local people.

Every Balance Unit will result in at least one tonne of carbon taken out of the atmosphere over time in a way which creates biodiversity and jobs for local people.




















LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
LOCH NESS
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, a vibrant ecosystem is thriving at the Loch Ness Afforestation Project. This 92-hectare landscape, strategically located between two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, serves as a vital migration corridor for a rich array of species. With neighbouring rewinding projects flourishing, the benefits to the local environment are immense.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLUE SLATE WOOD
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Lancashire, Blue Slate Wood is a testament to the power of nature and its extraordinary capacity for resilience and creating a space of well-being. This diverse native woodland, a collaboration with the River Ribble Trust, champions biodiversity and addresses climate change while creating valuable jobs within the local community.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
BLACKFORD FARMS
Located near Gleneagles and the Trossachs National Park, the Blackford Forest Project spans 192 hectares, restoring a vital piece of Scotland’s natural heritage. This ambitious project aims to create 38,162 tCO2e of balance units by planting 489,744 trees and establishing a vibrant mix of native and coniferous woodlands.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
TRUKSINASTA TERRITORY, HONDURAS
Nestled in the heart of La Mosquitia, Honduras, one of the most economically challenged regions renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, the Paskaia Project stands as a testament to resilience and environmental stewardship. This area, known for its lush tropical ecosystem, has faced significant challenges over the years, including exploitation for logging—especially of the Caribbean pine, the forest’s predominant species—and damage from wildfires, which have impeded the natural growth of its flora.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
CUMBRIA’S COMMUNITY FOREST
The Raise: Cumbria’s Community Forest is a transformative project reimagining Cumbria’s western coastline. This ambitious initiative creates woodlands, enhances biodiversity, combats climate change, and connects coastal communities with the unique beauty of their natural surroundings.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOREST
The North East Community Forest is a collaborative vision for a greener, healthier future for Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Durham. This ambitious initiative unites local authorities and environmental organisations to plant trees, enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THAMES CHASE COMMUNITY
Since 1990, the Thames Chase Community Forest has been redefining the landscape of East London and South West Essex. This ambitious initiative transforms 40 square miles into a vibrant mosaic of woods, nature areas, and open spaces, offering a greener, healthier environment for over 650,000 local residents.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
THE MERSEY FOREST
For over 25 years, The Mersey Forest has been creating vibrant woodlands and green spaces across Cheshire and Merseyside, weaving a tapestry of nature into the lives of over 1.6 million local residents. This ambitious initiative demonstrates the immense power of community collaboration and ‘thinking global, acting local.’ The Mersey Forest has planted over 9 million trees – a testament to the power of collective action. Your support helps ensure this legacy continues.
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF AVON TRUST
For over 30 years, the Forest of Avon Trust has worked tirelessly to connect people with trees across the West of England. This collaborative initiative works with partners and landowners to plant trees, improve woodland management, and engage the community with their natural heritage..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
FOREST OF MERCIA
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Humber Forest (HEYwoods) is a testament to the transformative power of trees. It celebrates the rich natural history of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and North Lincolnshire, weaving a tapestry of woodlands, hedgerows, and green spaces to enhance the landscape and foster a vibrant ecosystem..
HUMBER FOREST (HEYWOODS)
The Forest of Mercia is a testament to the power of tree planting. This dedicated Community Interest Company has revitalised Staffordshire and the West Midlands for decades, creating vibrant ecosystems that benefit the environment and the local community..
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
PLYMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON
The Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest (P&SD) is a vibrant new initiative, a partnership between Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust, and the Woodland Trust. This ambitious project will stretch from the heart of Plymouth to the edge of Dartmoor, creating a thriving mosaic of habitats and enhancing the connection between the city and its beautiful surroundings.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
THE WHITE ROSE FOREST
The White Rose Forest isn’t just a collection of trees – it’s a growing network of woodlands transforming the landscape of North and West Yorkshire. This community-driven initiative strategically plants millions of trees in both urban and rural areas, creating a vibrant, resilient, and diverse natural environment.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
FOREST OF MARSTON VALE
The Forest of Marston Vale is an extraordinary testament to the power of vision and collaboration. For over 20 years, this initiative has transformed 61 square miles of Bedfordshire into a vibrant mosaic of woodlands and green spaces, offering a haven for nature and people alike.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
CITY OF TREES
City of Trees is a force of nature, transforming Greater Manchester into a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to live. This innovative movement goes beyond just planting trees – it’s about restoring woodlands, creating urban green spaces, and forging a deep connection between the community and its natural environment.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOREST
Nestled in the heart of historic Nottingham Forest, the Greenwood Community Forest is a testament to Nottinghamshire’s deep connection with nature. Once a vast temperate rainforest, Britain’s woodlands hold a special place in our history. The Greenwood initiative seeks to revitalise this legacy, creating vibrant ecosystems, vital wildlife corridors, and spaces where people can reconnect with their natural heritaget.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.
GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY FOREST
The Great Western Community Forest (GWCF) is a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together local people and organisations to create a better environment. With the vibrant town of Swindon at its heart, this ambitious project stretches from the White Chalk Downs to Salisbury Plain and all the way to the River Thames, covering an impressive 39,000 hectares.