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Buy carbon credits that support climate action & nature

Explore our available projects, get answers to common carbon market questions, and see why businesses choose to work with us. When you’re ready, our team can help shape a portfolio that reflects your goals — whether that’s supporting UK nature, contributing to global climate action, or strengthening your net-zero plans.

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What do I get when I buy carbon credits through Forest Carbon?

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When you buy carbon credits through Forest Carbon, you gain more than just carbon; you gain a trusted partner. Here's what we offer:

  • Expert, tailored guidance at every stage of the buying process. We've supported UK carbon buyers since the inception of the market, and helped shape it.
  • Strategic ‘buy-in’ support to help you engage and educate internal stakeholders about carbon compensation.
  • A carefully matched project portfolio that reflects your brand values, risk profile, and climate goals.
  • Clear, confident communications guidance to help you tell your carbon story with integrity.
  • Trusted, certified credits from a long-standing, reputable provider.
  • An ongoing partnership, not a one-off transaction.
  • A fair price that reflects market value, and supports landowners to develop and maintain high-quality projects in line with best practice, year after year.

How experienced is the Forest Carbon team?

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We have a combined 55 years of experience in the carbon market industry. Our Founders, Steve and James, helped to kickstart the UK voluntary carbon market and its Codes. Additionally, across the team, we have experience in agricultural trading, finance, farming, forestry, ground gas analysis, teaching, surveying, property development, food security, GHG reporting, and more. To understand more about the skills across the team, visit our Team page.

How can buying UK carbon credits help to deliver net-zero targets?

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UK carbon credits can play a meaningful role in your net-zero strategy, particularly in supporting the neutralisation of residual emissions and for Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), as recommended by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

At present, many UK projects offer ex-ante credits (such as PIUs under the Woodland Carbon Code or Peatland Code), which represent expected future carbon reductions. These cannot be used to compensate for emissions until they’re verified (i.e. converted into ex-post credits, such as WCUs or PCUs). That makes them unsuitable for near-term offsetting, but they can be a smart, forward-looking investment to prepare for future net-zero needs.

In addition to contributing to your long-term net-zero goals, buying UK credits supports domestic nature restoration, builds climate resilience in landscapes your organisation may depend on, and delivers visible co-benefits to local communities, biodiversity, and water quality — all of which can strengthen stakeholder trust and environmental credibility.

Can I buy verified carbon credits from UK nature projects?

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Technically, yes, but availability is very limited. The UK voluntary carbon market is still relatively young. Trading only really began in the late 2000s, with Forest Carbon among the earliest developers (you can read more on our Our Story page).

Because carbon credits from nature-based projects take time to be verified — typically five years after woodland planting or peatland restoration, and then every ten years after that — there are currently only a small number of verified UK credits available on the market.

As a result, most organisations purchase Pending Issuance Units (PIUs). These represent future carbon savings and allow buyers to secure credits in advance to match their future emissions.

How do you verify that your projects are delivering real, tangible benefits?

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In the UK, we often work directly with land managers, helping them to plan their woodland and peatland projects, to get them validated through the government-backed Woodland Carbon Code or Peatland Code (if they plan to sell their carbon), and to connect them with buyers. So, in addition to meeting standards set out by the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code, they also carry the reassurance of our hands-on experience.

Unlike our UK projects, we do not have a direct hand in the development of the projects we retail from overseas. However, we ensure the projects are carefully selected and only work with trusted, long-standing partners. All international projects are certified under recognised high-quality standards, such as Plan Vivo, VCS (Verra) and Gold Standard, following and adhering to core principles to ensure the claims they’re making.

All project documentation, including PDDs, carbon calculations, and verification documents, is publicly available on their relevant registries.

We continually look to improve how we assess the projects we offer, including using third-party experts to carry out analysis, due diligence and vetting.

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Carbon credits can feel complex, but Forest Carbon made the process straightforward. Their guidance gave us confidence in our choices and helped us achieve a positive impact across global, national, and regional levels.

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– Rob Charlton, Space Architects

How we work

With 55 years in the industry between us, we know there’s no such thing as one size fits all. Every carbon purchase or nature investment is slightly different. However, this gives you a rough idea of what to expect from us after you get in touch.

Initial contact

Step 1

Initial contact

A member of our team will reply to your enquiry by email. If you’re clear about what you’re looking for, we’ll tailor our response to your needs. If not, we’ll guide you through the process with the right questions to help you get started.

Information exchange

Step 2

Information exchange

Once we’ve agreed that Forest Carbon is a good fit for your organisation, we’ll set up an introductory call. This is a chance to explore your objectives, values, and timeframes in more detail, and for you to ask questions and gather the information you need to take back to your team.

Buy-in support

Step 3

Buy-in support

We help you bring decision-makers on board by explaining the complexities of claims, voluntary carbon market principles, and risk management. This usually happens through calls with our experts, but we’re also happy to provide clear explainer documents or follow up by email.

Portfolio curation

Step 4

Portfolio curation

Once buy-in is secured, we work with you to build a project portfolio that aligns with your brand, risk appetite, and ESG goals. This is a collaborative process, with guidance on messaging and communications to help you tell authentic stories and minimise reputational risk.

Ongoing partnership

Step 5

Ongoing partnership

Buying your portfolio is just the start. We stay involved, providing updates on project progress, guidance on your nature investments, and opportunities to share your impact with your audiences.

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123,322
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Rottal 2

South of the Cairngorms, Rottal 2 expands woodland along the South Esk to improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and enhance wildlife habitats. A mix of conifers and native broadleaf species will support biodiversity, strengthen the landscape’s resilience and help the UK progress its climate targets.

A sapling with a tree guard and stake in a field of green grass.
93,566
trees
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Lowther 2

Lowther 2 is an ambitious woodland creation project on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Blending productive conifers with native broadleaves, the woodland has been designed not only to sequester carbon but to support local biodiversity, connect habitats, and continue Lowther Estate’s proud legacy of responsible forestry.

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52,320
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Camusluinie

This new native woodland in Scotland connects with earlier planting to expand habitat networks, boost biodiversity, and support carbon capture, all while enhancing the natural landscape for people and wildlife alike.

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35,929
tCO₂e
Peatland restoration
Peatland restoration

Duich Moss

On the windswept Isle of Islay, Scotland, Duich Moss is a richly biodiverse, low-domed bog and internationally protected wetland. This ambitious peatland restoration project will rewet and repair a landscape once threatened by industrial peat extraction, helping to safeguard rare species and lock in thousands of tonnes of carbon.

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27,712
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Wester Coshieville

Wester Coshieville is home to a growing upland oak woodland that strengthens Scotland’s fragmented native tree cover. Planted in 2019, this project is not only helping to capture carbon but is also enhancing biodiversity, connecting habitats, and supporting a more resilient landscape.

Aerial view of agricultural fields, some green and some brown, divided by hedgerows, with a farm and a small pond under an overcast sky.
41,179
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Tom's Wood

Tom’s Wood is a native woodland in England, created to tackle climate change, support wildlife, and bring long-term ecological value to previously farmed land.

A dark lake nestled among rolling green hills, with tall grass and small saplings in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
68,954
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Talla & Gameshope 2

Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, the Talla & Gameshope 2 project is a vital step in the ecological restoration of this landscape. It is part of the ongoing efforts by the Borders Forest Trust to regenerate the land, enhance biodiversity, connect habitats, and sequester carbon.

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21,956
trees
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Swinside Mill

In the Scottish Borders, the 14-hectare Swinside Mill project blends native tree planting, riparian restoration, and sustainable forestry to boost biodiversity, improve water quality, and strengthen ecosystems in one of Scotland’s most deforested regions.

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27,840
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Milton of Mathers

In northeast Scotland, two coastal valleys were planted with native woodland to boost biodiversity, stabilise riverbanks and sequester carbon. In 2011, this new woodland became the first to be validated (then verified) under the Woodland Carbon Code. Today, it continues to deliver long-term benefits for nature, water and climate.

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23,680
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Lynbreck Croft

Located in the heart of Scotland’s Cairngorms, Lynbreck Croft is undertaking transformative landscape restoration. The new owners have committed to reviving a degraded hillside through planting a native woodland, creating a vital wildlife corridor between two disconnected habitats.

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75.31
hectares
Peatland restoration
Peatland restoration

Cùl Mòr

In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the Cùl Mòr restoration project is helping to bring a landscape back to life. Restoring degraded peatland supports climate action, protects biodiversity, and strengthens a globally and nationally important ecosystem.

A small green pine sapling grows amidst dry golden grass.
165.84
hectares
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Corriechuillie 1 & 2

On the edge of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland, the Corriechuillie project is rewilding former grazing land to create native woodland that supports some of the country’s rarest wildlife and restores natural diversity to the landscape.

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65.25
hectares
Peatland restoration
Peatland restoration

Bwlch y Groes

In Wales, along the border of Snowdonia National Park, a degraded stretch of upland bog is being brought back to life. The Bwlch y Groes project restored damaged peatland, helping to lock in carbon, restore biodiversity, and safeguard water quality in one of the country’s most ecologically important upland areas.

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117,400
trees
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Bryn Arw

Nestled in the heart of Wales’ Brecon Beacons National Park, Bryn Arw woodland is bringing new life to the Black Mountains. By planting 130,000 native broadleaf trees, this restoration project enhances local biodiversity, connects vital habitats, and plays a significant role in climate change mitigation.

Aerial view of a lush green valley with winding paths, fields, and woodlands under a partly cloudy sky.
13,312
trees
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Bowshiel Wood

Bowshiel is a family-led restoration project in Scotland, transforming land back into ancient oakwood. By planting native species, this project is rejuvenating biodiversity, supporting protected species, and creating new green space.

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5,440
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Boston Beech Wood Extension

Planted on the edge of Boston, England, this new woodland supports people as much as it supports nature. Expanding the much-loved Boston Woods Trust site, it provides more space for wildlife, local walks, and community connection.

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44,550
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Hawkshaw

Hawkshaw is a thriving native broadleaf woodland nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, beside the scenic River Tweed. Managed with a non-intervention approach, this project will not only boost biodiversity and create vital habitats but also help manage rainwater, reducing the risk of flooding and supporting the local community.

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43456
trees planted
Woodland creation
Woodland creation

Barr Farm

In Scotland’s Dumfries-shire, a forward-thinking woodland creation project at Barr Farm is delivering lasting environmental and social value. Planted in 2011, this Woodland Carbon Code-validated scheme is expected to sequester over 5,400 tonnes of CO₂ over 50 years, while supporting biodiversity, public access and sustainable timber production.

More ways to work with us

If you didn’t find what you were looking for on this page, we offer other services that may be a better fit. Whatever your goals, we provide straightforward, practical support to help you get involved and make a meaningful impact.

Sponsor Nature+

We sell sponsorship rights from quality nature projects delivered with best practice design and delivery in mind. Your support brings small pockets of the UK landscape back to life.

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Collaborate to scale the market

We collaborate with market builders – from tech solutions to Code verifiers, investors, and grant funders – to strengthen the nature-based carbon market and scale up restoration.

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