The Living Trees Project (JNF and Greening Australia)
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Primary activity : Project developerThe person or organisation that set up an offset generating project for the purpose of selling carbon offsets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. , RetailerCarbon offset retailers either fund or purchase carbon offsets in large quantities and then on sell them to individual consumers in smaller quantities. , Not-for-ProfitIn the Carbon Offset Guide not-for-profit entities must have appropriate legal status, which means that they must have a formal structure; be self-governing; be private; be non-profit-distributing; and have some meaningful degree of voluntary involvement. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$0 - AU$30
Summary
The Living Trees Project (JNF and Greening Australia)'s view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"The Living Trees Project aims to undertake large scale habitat restoration. This involves biodiverse plantings and encouraging environmental leadership from individual and corporate sponsors. We offer tailored engagement packages, including staff engagement, client engagement, environmental audit and, in response to the needs of the market, carbon offsets. Due to our commitment to biodiversity, our Carbon Offset models comprise a mix of biodiversity and commercial interests. "
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Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developer, RetailerNot-for-ProfitMain client base[Q3]Corporates, government entities, individuals and associationsOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$0 - AU$30Project Type(s)[Q26]- Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetationProject Location(s)[Q27]- AustraliaOffers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)[Q10]Yes
[Find out more about project types]Offset Quality
Offset Quality
Offsets generated and sold by The Living Trees Project (JNF and Greening Australia)[Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry offsetsRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- Project is in combination with Greening Australia who is an Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider for the Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Program (Breathe Easy).
Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]NoIs this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
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Resources
Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?[Q12]- Yes, link to external online calculatorOther carbon management services[Q11]- Advisory services
- Gifts
- Carbon neutrality
- Scoping customer emissions
- Auditing
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Project Information
Habitat 141 | SA | VIC
General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | Habitat 141 is a large-scale revegetation project in the SW Victoria spanning 150,000km2 classified as a biodiversity hotspot. Its aims are for the conservation, protection and restoration of the ecosystems of this area. Living Trees Project objective is to plant 5,000,000 biodiverse plantings over the next 5 years. This project is conducted in partnership with other organisations and is identified as one of our current major projects.
Other project areas are being identified continually for future projects subject to funding. Living Trees projects focuses on practical on ground works to create a more sustainable environment for future generations. Such projects represent scientific endeavour and lasting environmental repair and restoration of the landscape.Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]$AU10-$AU20 per tonne
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetationProject Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | SA | VICProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]150,000km2Quality
Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits[Q31]- 1 Sep 2007Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- This can vary according to the area and the clients needs.Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Non Accredited OffsetsRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- Project is in combination with Greening Australia who is an Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider for the Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Program (Breathe Easy).
Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- internal registryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them concurrently at the time of purchase on behalf of the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Certificate (with amount of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. purchased)
- We offer to facilitate a tour of the project for interested clients.Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- Biodiversity outcomesContact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
The Living Trees Project (JNF and Greening Australia)
www.livingtrees.org.au
13000living or 61 3 9272 5577 or mobile 0401163648
C/- JNF Office Level 1 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield Victoria 3162Information Submitted by The Living Trees Project (JNF and Greening Australia) on 9 October 2009
