Strong Additionality
The addiitionality of commercial forestry operations is often based on marginal profitability. This is difficult to assess objectively and investors may end up simply increasing the profits of commercial forestry operators rather than generating additional carbon sequestration. Plan Vivo projects involve small scale producers in developing countries who often face considerable technical and financial hurdles to establish viable forestry systems.
Plan Vivo carbon finance covers at least 70% of the establishment costs of new / restored areas. Each additional purchase enables the area under management to be increased. Without this finance the project would be unable to operate therefore this provides a strong case for additionality.