Heiðardalur Carbon Project
Heiðardalur, Mýrdalshreppur
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Impacts
Project Information
A carbon sequestration project in Heiðardalur, Mýrdalshreppur, based on a total afforestation land area of 100 ha and a given species selection, 50 ha of black cottonwood, 40 ha of Sitka spruce, 5 ha of lodgepole pine and 5 ha of downy birch are expected to be planted over 5 years. The project goal is carbon sequestration, improved hydrology, soil conservation, and an improvement of freshwater fish habitats in adjacent lake and river. In addition, diverse forest environment will be created for various biota and for outdoor recreation and the possibility of future timber production will be provided.
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Sustainable Developement Goals
Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Additionality
Level 1 additionality
ISO 14064-2 GHG emissions additionality. GHG emission mitigations are additional to the baseline scenario.
Level 2a additionality
Statutory additionality. The project implements actions that go beyond statutory requirements.
Level 4a additionality
Financial additionality. Carbon credit revenues maintain the projects operations.
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