Selva de Urundel Project
REDD+
Project Map
Selva de Urundel REDD+
Type
REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation)
Location
Urundel, Provincia de Salta, Argentina
Developer
CARBON CREDITS CONSULTING S.R.L.
Project area
46,947.80 ha
Emissions avoided
320,263 ton CO₂/year
Standard
VCS – Verified Carbon Standard
CCBS – Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards
VCS Registry ID
3739
The first REDD+ in Argentina
Selva de Urundel REDD + project aims to protect an area of 46,947.80 hectares of forest in the Southern Yungas region in northern Argentina.
The Yungas are mountain forests that are extremely important for the extraordinary biodiversity they contain and because they provide a series of ecosystem goods and services of the highest value, including the collection and storage of rainwater and the regulation of water basins.
This region, which in recent years has reported an alarming rate of deforestation, exceeding 1% per year, is now threatened by the constant expansion of agriculture, illegal logging and fires that every year occur more frequently.
The project area, consisting of a private property, is now part of the “Yungas Biosphere Reserve“, established by UNESCO in 2002 to promote a harmonious balance between the local populations and the natural environment in order to satisfy needs of present and future generations through economic, social and ecological sustainability.
This project also represents the first step in the establishment of a precious biological corridor between the Calilegua National Park and the Baritu National Park, guaranteeing the survival of threatened species, including the Jaguar, the Puma, the Tapir, the Giant Anteater and numerous species of birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Stop deforestation
DRIVERS
- Fires
- Production of charcoal
- Illegal logging
- Poaching
- Expansion of agriculture and livestock
With Selva de Urundel
REDD+ Project
Without Selva de Urundel
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Protect the forest
- Fire is a terrible enemy for forests and trees: that is why fire detection systems have been installed
- Firefighters have been trained and equipped, with specific tasks and assignments, ready to go into action in the event of a fire in the project area
- Local communities participated in courses and meetings on fire prevention and control
- Extensive cattle breeding causes serious damage to the fragile ecosystem that is flourishing, so fences and protective barriers have been built to prevent illegal grazing
- Security guards have been hired to guard and protect the project area
- The forest has once again become an integral part of the local community: the benefits of the reforestation project will also bring an improvement in the living conditions of the people who live there
- Workers and inhabitants have been sensitised through projects, courses and meetings to better conserve the forest and live with it in a sustainable way
Co - benefits
Environmental
The Yungas eco-region extends from northern Peru to Bolivia, reaching northern Argentina along the eastern flank of the central Andes. This region is fundamental for the ecological balance of the entire region, due to its extraordinary capacity as a reserve of fresh water. However, in recent years, these forests have been characterized by a high rate of deforestation, over 1% per year.
The project fully embraces the philosophy of Carbon Credits Consulting, associating the production of numerous co-benefits with the objectives of conservation and reduction of emissions, capable of positively impacting the territory, biodiversity and local communities affected by the project.
Social
Improving the living conditions of local communities: the project encourages the education of local communities, with the aim of stopping illegal wood extraction and hunting activities within protected areas, stimulating the development of sustainable and the consequent conservation of ecosystems. These new job opportunities, education and training in agroforestry management contribute to improving the quality of life for workers and their families.
The project aims to distribute scholarships for attending middle school, and additional scholarships for the best students so that they can attend high school and university.
Biodiversity
Tropical forests are the largest representation of biodiversity. Within the project area it is possible to find endemic species of the Amazon biome, strongly affected by the fragmentation of the natural habitat due to deforestation: among the various we can mention the huron minor, the raccoon, the white-collared peccary the anteater. In particular, three species are categorized as “endangered” by the IUCN: the tapir, the ferret and the labiated peccary, while one, the jaguar, is instead “critically endangered”.
Studying and preserving biodiversity, preventing hunting and reducing the risk of fires are among the main activities of Selva de Urundel REDD + Project.
