ARR (Afforestation/Reforestation/Revegetation) project focused on agroforestry
Crediting period: 2005 - 2035
Gold Standard certified (since 2021)
Independent verification by TÜV SÜD and 4K Earth Science
Planting season: June - October
Located in 5 taluks, 394 villages, Chickballapur District (Karnataka, India)
Total project area: 8,933.34 hectares
Land owned by marginal farmers. Reforestation takes place only on marginal private lands, with legal title held by individual farmers
Monitored via Tristle™ digital in-house monitoring system
Field personnel fully trained in data collection and analysis
Village volunteers appointed to support project staff and record grievances during village meetings
Conservation pursued through community stewardship, contractual agreements, and regular farmer training
Participatory approach with FPIC: farmer interviews on planting interest, species preference, and land allocation. Stakeholder meetings with local policymakers, cluster-level group meetings before agreements are signed
Local communities trained on forest ecosystem services, supporting long-term plantation maintenance
Baseline established through 2008 household surveys (7,537 ha): land records, GPS mapping, field verification. Reviewed periodically during renewal cycles