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Ocell - Improved Forest Management

Carbon-optimized forest transformation powered by technology

GermanyImproved Forest Management

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Counts towards net zero Removal & Avoidance

Project Overview

Developed by ocell

#700,000

Hectares of forest area are being measured and managed using Dynamic Forest

#980,000

Soccer fields’ worth of land are part of this project

In partnership with ISO, FSC, PEFC, Wirtschaft proKlima, Callirius, and others

OCELL’s climate-optimized forest management initiative unfolds across Europe’s temperate woodlands, where Dynamic Forest technology, driven by aerial imagery, AI-powered analytics, and LiDAR, creates digital twins that revolutionize monitoring and decision-making. In partnership with local forestry enterprises, OCELL transforms conventional monocultures into climate-resilient, biodiverse mixed forests. By extending harvest cycles and introducing climate-adapted species, the methodology significantly enhances long-term carbon storage in standing biomass and durable wood products.

This project operates on a foundation of mutual benefit: forest owners benefit from diversified income through carbon credit generation, while landscapes flourish ecologically. Independent auditors validate the MRV system, ensuring precise, transparent tracking. The initiative is formally structured under the "Climate-Optimized Forest Management" methodology of the Waldklimaschutzstandards (WKS), currently under development by OCELL and the Ecosystem Value Alliance, with the first ex-post certified credits expected in 2025. Through technology-backed stewardship and rigorous verification, OCELL’s model exemplifies a high-integrity, locally anchored pathway toward climate mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and economic resilience.

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What is Improved Forest Management?

Improved Forest Management (IFM) means managing existing forests more carefully—thinning less, extending harvest cycles and protecting sensitive stands—so that trees grow larger and store extra carbon. Registries require 100-year monitoring to make sure the carbon stays locked away.

Research

US Forest IFM Potential (USFS Brief)

Technical note on carbon benefits from extended harvest rotations.

Project Certifications and Claims

eva/Waldklimastandard

Ocell projects are certified under the EVA/Waldklimastandard and actively engage in monitoring and reporting in accordance with its guidelines.

AI Quality Framework

Senken follows a 500+ datapoint AI Quality Framework to select and onboard project developers. Only 5% of the projects we assess score high enough to make it into customer portfolios.

Socioeconomic Impact

OCELL’s improved forest management projects place local forest owners and managers at the centre of sustainable economic growth. By shifting from short-term timber harvesting to climate-optimized forestry, the initiative creates new income streams through high-quality carbon credits while maintaining long-term forest productivity. This approach strengthens rural economies, supports skilled forestry jobs, and promotes intergenerational land stewardship. <br><br> Through transparent collaboration and data-driven decision-making, OCELL empowers stakeholders as equal partners in climate action, ensuring both environmental resilience and lasting community prosperity.<br><br>

Environmental Impact

OCELL’s improved forest management projects enhance ecosystem health by transforming monoculture plantations into diverse, climate-resilient forests. By extending harvest cycles, introducing climate-adapted species, and protecting soil integrity, the initiative increases long-term carbon storage in both biomass and durable wood products. These actions improve biodiversity, strengthen habitats for native wildlife, and boost ecosystem services such as water regulation and climate moderation. With continuous, technology-driven monitoring, OCELL ensures measurable, verifiable environmental gains that contribute to global climate mitigation and nature conservation.

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Senken's Take

Across Europe, intensive forestry and monocultures have reduced biodiversity and forest resilience. OCELL addresses this by partnering with local forest owners to implement climate-optimized management, supported by AI, LiDAR, and aerial imagery for precise, transparent monitoring. The result is higher carbon storage, stronger ecosystems, and improved soil and water health. Backed by independent audits and the German Forest Climate Standard, OCELL offers a credible, high-impact nature-based solution for companies seeking verifiable carbon removals and regional co-benefits.

Technology-driven forest monitoring

Strengthens regional forestry economies