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Tanoé-Ehy Forest sequesters carbon

Tanoé-Ehy Forest actively sequesters carbon through natural forest growth and restoration, verified by satellite monitoring.
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#641BB1DA4920
Claim Date
September 10, 2025

Tanoé-Ehy Forest sequesters carbon

calendar iconCreated September 10, 2025
globe iconClaim ID #641BB1DA4920

Between 2000 and 2006, the Tanoé-Ehy Forest lost above-ground biomass due to incursions, becoming a carbon source. Since 2006, after 11 communities began protecting the forest, above-ground biomass has rebounded, removing 267,586.06 tons of CO₂ by 2024. This increase is mostly due to natural forest regrowth, verified by satellite monitoring as demonstrated by the biometrio report.

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Description

Tanoé-Ehy Forest, one of West Africa’s last remaining pristine wetland and lowland rainforests, plays a critical role in removing carbon from the atmosphere. Spanning over 10,800 hectares, this forest acts as a natural carbon sink, with above-ground biomass increasing from 1,800,000 tons in 2006 to 1,973,049.39 tons in 2024. This growth corresponds to the removal of 267,586.06 tons of CO₂, as verified by high-resolution satellite monitoring and advanced data analytics. The Tanoé-Ehy Forest project highlights the potential of nature-based solutions to address climate change while delivering co-benefits for people and ecosystems. This initiative sets a benchmark for transparency and impact in the voluntary carbon market.

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Tanoé-Ehy Forest actively removes carbon from the atmosphere by protecting and restoring over 10,800 hectares of tropical rainforest in Côte d’Ivoire. The project combines natural regeneration, agroforestry, and advanced satellite monitoring to enhance carbon sequestration. Agroforestry initiatives have reintroduced native trees to over 2,000 hectares of farmland, with a planting density of 18 trees per hectare. Efforts have resulted in an increase of 173,049.39 tons of above-ground biomass between 2006 and 2024, as verified by the Biometrio.earth Remote Sensing Report (2025): "Land Cover Monitoring in the Tanoe-Ehy Forest Conservation Area Project of the Pond Foundation." This corresponds to the removal of over 267,586.06 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere.