Check your land’s ETS eligibility

Get a free initial assessment of your land’s ETS eligibility, potential returns and next steps.

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What your assessment covers

Eligibility
Understand whether your land could qualify under the ETS or voluntary carbon standards.
Potential returns
Get an estimate of your land’s carbon potential and the risks to consider.
Next steps
Receive a plain-language summary of the recommended pathway for your land.

Proven results for New Zealand landowners

100%

ETS enrolment success rate

5,000+

Hectares registered and managed

$4M+

Paid to landowners from carbon credits

What the assessment reveals about your land

Your assessment shows whether your land is eligible, an estimate of what it could earn, the likely pathway, and any risks to manage.

Eligibility pathway

We assess whether your land qualifies for carbon credits under the ETS.

Carbon potential

You get an estimate of likely returns, timeline, and risks specific to your property and forest type.

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Trusted by landowners across New Zealand

Native forest and carbon market specialists.

Excellent and efficient service - much appreciated.
Wayne Donovan
Landowner, West Coast
Matt and Mitchell have been great to work with and very helpful throughout the ETS process and selling of carbon units.
Rosemary Rutherford
Landowner, Tasman
Great communications and very clear process. Thank you.
Mary Clare Reynolds
Landowner

How we assess your land's carbon potential

Submit details

You share your property location, title details, and notes on existing vegetation, plus any planting plans or intentions.

Eligibility review

We review satellite imagery and vegetation records to assess your land’s ETS eligibility. No site visit is needed to get started.

Your summary

You receive a plain-language summary: your eligibility, an estimate of potential returns, and your recommended next steps.

What information strengthens your assessment

Start with what you have. Property location and title details are essential. Existing vegetation maps, planting plans, and farm or environmental plans make the assessment sharper and faster.

Clear water flowing through native forest at Blue Spring near Putāruru

Your assessment opens real doors

Your assessment reveals the opportunity. What comes next depends on your land and your goals.

Register under the ETS scheme

New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme offers long-term carbon credit income.

Clear water flowing through native forest at Blue Spring near Putāruru

Explore voluntary carbon opportunities

We’re developing voluntary carbon opportunities for native forests. Talk to us about what may be relevant to your land.

Develop a forest management plan

Professional planning maximises carbon yield and biodiversity together.

Sell your carbon credits

Connect with buyers seeking genuine native forest carbon credits.

Partner with experienced operators

Managed ownership and partnership models handle the work for you.

Questions

Everything you need to know about carbon assessments

What does the assessment cost?

We offer a free initial ETS assessment for landowners. This desktop review identifies your land’s carbon potential before you invest. Detailed feasibility studies are priced separately depending on complexity.

How long does it take?

The initial assessment typically takes one to two weeks from submission. We review your property details, check eligibility against ETS requirements, and provide a summary with next steps. More detailed work depends on what we find.

What information do I need?

Start with your property location and title details. Existing vegetation maps, planting plans, and any farm or environmental plans help. Satellite imagery and aerial photos are useful but not essential. We can work with what you have.

How accurate is the assessment?

Our assessments use proven methodologies and real project data to give a reliable estimate of your potential and pathway.

Can I assess existing forest?

Yes. We assess existing native forest for ETS eligibility and carbon potential. We identify what is possible for your forest and the next steps.

Need more help?

Speak with one of our advisors

Ready to understand your land's potential?

Get your free assessment today and see what your land could earn.

Rocky stream flowing through dense native forest in Fiordland