Climate 101

An introduction to kick off Carbon Credit Projects

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Our AI-powered software automates complex carbon analysis and determines the development potential of a property within minutes. But we believe it’s also essential to understand the basics of carbon production.
What is carbon storage?
How does carbon storage work?
Where can CO2 be stored on my land?
What are the benefits of carbon storage on my land?
What type of land captures the most CO2
Can I still use my land while it is capturing carbon?
Can I still lease my land for additional income while it is storing carbon?

Carbon storage is the process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to reduce its presence in the atmosphere. You may also see carbon storage referred to as carbon sequestration, carbon capture and storage, CO2 storage, or carbon offsets.

Land naturally captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through plant vegetation (photosynthesis) and geologic processes.

Companies and entities that emit carbon dioxide are now needing to offset their carbon dioxide emissions. Since your land is naturally capturing carbon dioxide, you could be earning carbon credits that companies want to buy for carbon offsets.

Carbon can be stored in your soil, trees, or underground.

Make extra income off of your land when you sell carbon credits for carbon offsets.

Retain surface use of your land to combine with other income sources including farming, running cattle, recreation, and solar or wind leases.

Regenerative Agricultural practices can make your land even more productive.

We enable you to play your part in making a positive impact on the environment and contribute to green initiatives without changes to your land.

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For biological carbon capturing, the amount of vegetation growth
(photosynthesis) that takes place on your property determines how
much carbon dioxide is being removed from the atmosphere. Land
that is in areas with dense, mature tree stands and locations with soils containing high percentages of organic carbon captures
relatively high amounts of carbon dioxide.

Both forested areas and farmland can capture relatively high amounts of carbon dioxide. Areas that are located in dry, arid regions with little to no vegetation capture relatively low amounts of carbon dioxide.

Yes! You can still use the surface of your land during carbon sequestration. While surface use must adhere to specific terms in order to certify your carbon credits, you will still be able to run cattle, farm, and recreate while your land is storing carbon dioxide. Subsurface carbon storage takes place underground so it does not impede the use of the surface.

Below ground carbon storage does not impact surface uses.

Carbon stored in trees or soil may limit the types of development possible on your land. To see the total Land Estimate™ for all resources on your land, claim ownership of your property on our map.

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Making the densification of land unambiguous with what can be sustainable, profitable and ultimately beneficial for the planet.

Yet there is no time to waste in the scaling of climate technologies - and that’s why we’re determined to make it attainable for everyone.

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We believe it’s absolutely possible to be green and grow. We circumvent the need for physical appraisal of land and property, resulting in a more thorough approach - free from human error and highly accurate - while saving on initial outlays of time and money.

Spending less time on the basics and more time building strong, sustainable relationships with measurable results.

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Carbon credits are measurable, verifiable emission reductions from projects that reduce, remove or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Landowners can receive carbon credits relative to the amount of carbon stored on their land and therefore removed from our atmosphere.

Carbon credits are then purchased by investors that emit carbon in order to offset this carbon as mandated by government regulations.

Your carbon credits need to be verified in order to be attractive to buyers looking to offset their carbon emissions.

Carbon credit verification takes place in line with nationally recognized carbon standards, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or Gold Standard (GS), which are drawn up by independent third-party bodies.

The value of your land for carbon offsets will depend on many factors including the acreage, climate, tree coverage, soil types, surface
activity, and more. Wavelr has combined these factors to present you with a Carbon Credit estimate , or an approximation of what your land could be worth in carbon credits through carbon offsets.
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To find your carbon estimate, simply locate your property on our map and claim ownership.

You would be paid for carbon credits on your land based on the amount of carbon dioxide your specific parcel of land captures.

Companies will make offers to purchase or lease your carbon credits for an allotted period of time and you will be paid on a regular basis dependent on the individual contract or carbon storage lease you sign with the purchaser.

You can still use the surface of your land during carbon sequestration. While surface use must adhere to specific terms in order to certify your carbon credits, you will still be able to run cattle, farm, and recreate while your land is storing carbon dioxide. Subsurface carbon storage takes place underground so it does not impede the use of the surface.

Below ground carbon storage does not impact surface uses. Carbon stored in trees or soil may limit the types of development possible on your land. To see the total LandEstimate™ for all resources on your land, claim ownership of your property on our map.