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Forestal el Arriero
In the east of Uruguay, this innovative afforestation project is transforming former cattle-grazing land into sustainable, high-quality timber forests. Expected to sequester over 1.82 million tonnes of CO₂ over its lifetime, this project is designed to deliver lasting climate benefits while supporting local economies and preserving biodiversity.





The El Arriero project is a bold step toward sustainable forestry in Uruguay. Located on land previously used for extensive cattle grazing, it aims to establish high-value, long-lived timber production that will lock away carbon for decades. By replanting after each harvest, this project ensures continuous carbon capture while reducing pressure on old-growth forests, a critical component of the global fight against climate change.
The benefits extend beyond carbon storage. Forestry in this region is expected to employ more than twice as many people as the grazing industry it replaces, creating stable jobs and supporting rural economies. The project also promotes investment in downstream timber processing, encouraging value-added industries within Uruguay and ultimately strengthening the national trade balance.
With careful planning to maintain habitat connectivity and improve soil quality, this project is a blueprint for balancing economic growth with ecological preservation.
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Certified under the Verra Carbon Standard (VCS), the world’s most widely used carbon crediting program, endorsed by ICROA.
Creation of employment is one of the main social benefits of the project. Typically, an extensive livestock production system employs half of persons every 1,000 ha. compared with ‘El Arriero’ afforestation activity
- Project Description: VCS Version 3, prepared by Carbosur
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