carbon project developers
We help carbon project developers restore degraded land. Our methodology is based on sound scientific research, a biodiversity objective and the integration of local populations.
Creating high-quality projectswithforest ecosystem restoration by MORFO
Rely on MORFO's expertise in reforestation. As specialists in the restoration of forest ecosystems, we can help you create high-quality credits. Our mission: to help you make an impact both environmentally, through carbon sequestration, and socially.
Why replant
with morfo?
MORFO is an all-in-one restoration solution for carbon project developers, including terrain analysis, socio-economic benefits, planting and monitoring.
OUR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION METHOD
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how does it work?
Present MORFO the land on which you wish to start a forest ecosystem restoration project eligible for high-quality carbon credits.
MORFO carries out a pre-analysis of the terrain and the socio-economic conditions of the project. We present our findings next to the preferred restoration technology, the total financial cost of the project, as well as the carbon stock potential.
An independent actor (or you, if that's your job) commits to ensuring accurate and transparent bookkeeping of the carbon sequestration achieved by the reforestation project.
Together, we validate our pre-analysis, the costs, the methodology applied and the duration of the follow-up.
We analyze all aspects of the terrain, thanks to soil, drone and satellite diagnoses.
We prepare the ground thanks to local players who will benefit from our biological knowledge and field experience. In accordance with local stakeholders, our researchers select around 20 local and complementary species to plant. We plant certain areas by drone, to achieve better results and reduce costs. Up to 25% of our projects can be planted by hand, in partnership with local NGOs.
We ensure the forest's long-term development by focusing on restoring plant (and then animal) biodiversity, as well as biomass growth.
MORFO and the independent actor both integrate progress data into a rigorous process for monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon sequestration in order to issue credits.
WHY USE
MORFO CARBON CREDITS?
We collaborate with companies, projects and NGOs. Invest wisely in truly sustainable initiatives and help create local jobs (seed collection, nurseries, monitoring) and forests with a positive social impact (food, economic activities, depollution, water resources)
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Our credits also include strict criteria concerning biodiversity. Over 20 different local species are planted per project, thanks to our growing catalog of over 200 species.
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More than just restoring forests, we're restoring plant and animal biodiversity, improving air quality and limiting erosion.
Thanks to the use of seedpods and drones, we are able to increase the survival rate of seeds (80% on average in the laboratory). In a context of seed shortage, we therefore need far fewer seeds than other techniques. Thus, MORFO makes it possible to restore more hectares.
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MORFO has its own scientific research laboratory. We have also created several research programs in partnership with laboratories in Brazil, Africa and Europe to constantly increase the success of our projects.
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Our drones can be quickly deployed, on a wide range of sites, in record time. On average, our projects start within 2 months. The first planting takes place within the next 6 months. Most importantly, we can plant up to 50 hectares a day.
At every stage of the project and for 30 years after planting, you have access to all your project's progess data. We directly measure all the indicators needed for your projects and share them on a dashboard that can be accessed at any time.
Make an appointment to get a demo of the dashboard by clicking here.
Forests store a third of the earth's carbon, mainly in tropical and subtropical forests. According to data from the University of California at Berkeley, only 3% of carbon credits remove carbon from the atmosphere, and almost all of these come from afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) projects.
Morfo's mission
Contribute to the fight against climate change by restoring forest ecosystems rich in biodiversity and with a significant social impact, drawing on three key areas of innovation: R&D, artificial intelligence and technology drones.
Your MORFO Certificate Project has a quantifiable, living impact that could not have happened without your investment. It's an opportunity to give back, build trust and inspire those around you for decades to come.
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One of our key projects
> Planting in an area north of the Tinguá Biological Reserve, in the municipality of Miguel Pereira.
> In partnership with IPTA, a Brazilian family organization with over 20 years' experience in tree planting.
> Area deforested 30 years ago for coffee plantations, charcoal production and grazing.
All your forest data in a single database
DASHBOARD
Our customers and their stakeholders get full access to a project’s dashboard with transparent data, imagery and reports.
This allows for real-time management, optimization, and monitoring of projects, boosting their potential impact and value.
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MORFO has developed a solution for large-scale ecological restoration of forest ecosystems. We restore areas, mainly concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions such as the Atlantic Forest and the African Equatorial Forest, that were previously forested and have been deforested, becoming unproductive.
Our company's MORFO solution is a multi-stage reforestation process:
1 > Analyses
First of all, data collection via drones and satellites is used to analyze the area to be reforested.
2 > Seed selection and collection
Suitable local or even endemic species are selected from an in-house catalog (i.e. previously studied and tested in the laboratory). They are then collected by local communities to best meet the needs of the ecosystem.
3 > Plantation
Our drones disperse seeds in capsules that contain all the biological and nutritive elements required for long-term reforestation. A single drone can treat up to 50 hectares per day, with each drone capable of planting 180 capsules per minute on steep, hard-to-reach terrain. This is 50 times faster than a traditional reforestation solution, and without the months of growth in the nursery.
4 > Forestry monitoring
The evolution of plantations is given special attention through monitoring of biomass, biodiversity and carbon stocks, using images taken by drones and satellites.
We know that forests are a major solution for absorbing carbon dioxide, capturing around 35% of the carbon in the atmosphere, according to the IPCC. Recognizing the importance of acting quickly, at MORFO we combine effective technology and research to reforest at a high rate. With just one drone, we are able to plant up to 50 hectares per day, sowing 180 seeds per minute. We focus our efforts on tropical and subtropical zones, which have a higher carbon absorption capacity.
At MORFO, we have several safeguards:
> We only work with companies that have a verified strategy in place to reduce their emissions.
> Our carbon credits are based on 3 inseparable pillars: carbon capture, biodiversity restoration, and social impact by including local communities at every stage of our projects.
> We work on reforestation projects in areas that would never have grown without us.
Promoting plant species diversity in our restoration projects is one of our priorities. We select the species planted to maximize biodiversity and recreate the native ecosystem, mimicking the stages of forest ecological succession.
Researching and studying tree species is an intensive R&D task. We work with recognized specialist laboratories, such as the IRD, to improve plantations and survival rates in the different biomes we work in.
MORFO charges a fee per hectare for analysis, planting and follow-up planting, for a minimum period of 5 years. The price per hectare depends on a number of factors, such as the location of the land, access and its current condition. If you would like more information, we can provide a free analysis.
Our seeds are placed in seedpods. These pods contain all the biological and nutritional elements needed for long-term reforestation. We use drones to disperse and plant these seedpods on site, ensuring effective and sustainable reforestation practices that benefit the environment.
The three main benefits of using seedpods are:
>Seed protection
Seedpods protect seeds from external factors, preserving their viability.
>Feeding during early stages of growth
Seedpods provide essential nutrients to support seedlings during their early stages of development.
> Restoration of degraded soils
Our method helps to revitalize impoverished soils, promoting the overall recovery of ecosystems.
MORFO devotes itself daily to research and development in our in-house laboratories and in collaboration with partners to carefully select the best seeds for each reforestation project. Today, our catalog includes over 200 species that have been studied or are currently under investigation. To be selected, species must meet a minimum of 13 criteria, some of which are mandatory while others are not.