Tree planting by the carbon offset company, C02 balance at Sand Martin wood near Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.


Sand Martin Wood in Faugh near Carlisle Cumbria UK was acquired by the carbon offset company co2balance in September 2006 It has been planted with a broad mix of native trees over 6 hectares and is managed for wildlife as well as the companies offset clients Though seen as controversial by some carbon offsetting is one way of a company or individual to reduce their emissions as the trees absorb and sequestrate carbon as they grow This shot shows a plaque with information about the person who requested the offset by planting a tree


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