Other Offsetting Schemes Are Available!
But they are often based in developing countries where the outcomes may be adversely affected by unforeseen political and social influences.
The structure of most schemes is profit-driven, involving high project management costs; therefore, investments may not be spent on the critical tasks of environmental improvements.
Oak Offset tree planting is verifiabe because it is local; and every tree is recorded on the website map. It is ‘not-for-profit’, and provides additional biodiversity, and improvements to air and water quality. These benefits are felt in the locality of those offsetting. This geographical association is unique to Oak Offset.