Stage 2: Integrated Asset Development
Each site becomes a diversified revenue-generating system combining four proven income streams:
Carbon Finance Engine
- Plan Vivo certified restoration projects
- Premium pricing for community co-benefits (15-25% above standard credits)
- Long-term offtake agreements with price escalation clauses
Agroforestry Infrastructure
- Integrated tree-crop systems improving agricultural productivity
- Climate-resilient varieties increasing farmer yields 15-25%
- Sustainable timber production with certified harvesting cycles
Sustainable Commodity Production
- Premium honey with export market access ($89/hectare annually)
- Biochar manufacturing reducing input costs while generating revenue
- Organic fertilizer production for regional distribution
Ecosystem Service Delivery
- Biodiversity conservation with corporate offset partnerships
- Water regulation services with watershed management contracts
- Climate adaptation infrastructure supporting regional resilience