What does permanence mean, in relation to the carbon offset market?
Permanence refers to the longevity of a project sequestering carbon. As long as a tree is growing or the wood is in use, the carbon remains sequestered. Forests and trees are biological systems that can be affected by human or natural forces (fire, drought, invasive species, etc) and there is a risk they could be destroyed. Tree Canada minimizes these risks to trees we plant by employing our planting standards (explained in Questions 5 and 6).
