📍 Location: Uzea, Esan North East LGA, Edo State, Nigeria 📐 Land Size: 24 Acres 🗂 Land Ownership: Leased (Family-owned by a Vercredx Co-Founder) 📑 Land Documentation: Available upon request (Deed of Lease, Coordinates, Family Consent) 🌲 Strategic Tree Planting Plan ● Total Trees to Be Planted: ~7,200 (Based on spacing of 3m x 3m, approx. 300 trees per acre x 24 acres)
🌲 Strategic Tree Planting Plan
Total Trees to Be Planted: ~7,200 (Based on spacing of 3m x 3m, approx. 300 trees per acre x 24 acres)
Species Breakdown: ○ Gmelina arborea: 3,600 trees ○ Tectona grandis (Teak): 2,400 trees ○ Terminalia superba: 1,200 trees
⚡ These species are selected for their high carbon sequestration capacity and resilience in tropical conditions.
♻️ Estimated Carbon Credit Yield
Yield increases as trees mature; peak carbon sequestration begins around year 5–7.
🌲 Strategic Tree Planting Plan
Total Trees to Be Planted: ~7,200 (Based on spacing of 3m x 3m, approx. 300 trees per acre x 24 acres)
Species Breakdown: ○ Gmelina arborea: 3,600 trees ○ Tectona grandis (Teak): 2,400 trees ○ Terminalia superba: 1,200 trees
⚡ These species are selected for their high carbon sequestration capacity and resilience in tropical conditions.
🥬 Agroforestry Integration
Crops: Cassava, Plantain, Maize, Pineapple
Harvest Cycles: Short- to mid-term (3–18 months)
Benefits: Soil cover, local food supply, farmer engagement
🌱 ESG Impact Pillars
Pillar
Description
Health
Tree buffer zones will reduce local dust, improve air quality, and reduce heat
Education
5% of proceeds go toward local school supplies and climate awareness programs
Vocational Skills
Youth training in nursery management, planting, composting, and drone mapping
🔍 Verification & Status
Standard Targeted: VERRA VCS & Gold Standard (TBA)
Baseline Mapping: Pending
MRV Tools: To be deployed (drone imagery + satellite overlay)
Documentation: Available on request
💸 Estimated Budget
Total Required Investment: ₦18,000,000 (~$12,000) Includes: land prep, seedlings, irrigation setup, labour, community liaison, monitoring.
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