Reforestation Calculator

Plan a reforestation project by calculating trees needed, costs, and projected carbon sequestration over time.

hectares
trees/ha
USD
years

Total Trees to Plant

55,000 trees

Total Project Cost137,500 USD
CO2 Captured Over Period5,000 metric tons
Cost per Ton CO227.50 USD/ton

Total Trees to Plant vs Growth Period

How to Plan Reforestation

Reforestation restores forest cover to sequester carbon and rebuild ecosystems.

Formula

Trees Needed = Area * Planting Density

Cost = Trees * Cost per Tree

Planting Density

  • Dense restoration: 1,000-1,600 trees/ha
  • Moderate: 600-1,000 trees/ha
  • Agroforestry: 200-400 trees/ha
  • A new forest can sequester 5-10 metric tons CO2/ha/year once established.

    Example Calculation

    Reforest 50 hectares at 1,100 trees/ha, $2.50/tree, over 20 years.

    1. 01Total trees: 50 * 1,100 = 55,000 trees
    2. 02Cost: 55,000 * $2.50 = $137,500
    3. 03Annual sequestration: 50 * 5 = 250 metric tons CO2/year
    4. 04Total carbon: 250 * 20 = 5,000 metric tons CO2
    5. 05Cost per ton: $137,500 / 5,000 = $27.50/ton

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