Environmental Plantings (ACCU) Assessment
Understand whether tree planting for carbon is likely to be commercially viable on your property — before committing to planting, project development, or long-term obligations. This desktop feasibility assessment uses spatial analysis and government-approved carbon modelling to identify areas of your land that may support an Environmental Plantings project under the ACCU scheme.
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Is this service right for me?
This assessment is designed for landholders considering establishing native trees or shrubs for carbon, biodiversity, shelter, or landscape resilience, and who want clarity before investing time or capital.
Typically a good fit if...
- Have cleared or historically grazed land with low existing tree cover
- Are considering block-style environmental plantings
- Want to understand carbon income potential before planting
- Are in moderate to higher rainfall zones
- Prefer independent advice before engaging developers or contractors
May not be right for you if...
- Already have established tree cover across the area of interest
- Are primarily interested in soil carbon or regeneration-based methods
- Need a whole-of-farm comparison across multiple natural capital options
The natural capital journey
We believe in taking small, safe steps before big leaps. Our role is to help you decide whether to proceed — before costs, commitments, or long-term obligations begin.
We focus on clarity
Too many feasibility studies deliver pages of charts but no clear answer. We frame our assessment around the practical questions that determine if a project makes financial and operational sense for you and your land.
How is planting viability assessed?
We identify areas estimated to generate at least 10 tCO₂-e per hectare per year, averaged over a 25-year crediting period, using the Australian Government’s FullCAM model.
What planting configuration is assumed?
Modelling assumes a block planting configuration, consistent with Environmental Plantings ACCU method requirements.
What do the maps show?
Indicative spatial heat maps highlight areas that may be commercially viable, supporting early-stage decision-making before any on-ground works.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EP ASSESSMENT
We provide tangible, data-backed outputs designed to support practical planning and informed decision-making for your farm’s future.
- GIS mapping and spatial analysis
Detailed mapping of your property's topography and vegetation.
- Regulatory eligibility screening
Checks against current legislation and methodology requirements.
- Carbon yield modelling (FullCAM)
to identify areas estimated to generate ≥10 tCO₂-e/ha/year over 25 years.
- Spatial heat maps showing planting suitability
Visual guides identifying the best and worst areas to plant.
- Written feasibility and recommendations report
High-resolution maps identifying exclusion zones, eligible planting areas, and soil carbon stratification zones based on satellite data.
- Online results workshop
A guided session to walk you through the data and answer questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people start with a desktop assessment to confirm eligibility, likely credit yield ranges, key risks, and indicative economics before investing further. If you already have a clear pathway and need structured planning to move forward, a farm planning / natural capital economics engagement may be the better next step.
A desktop assessment is an early-stage feasibility review completed using spatial datasets, published information, and market context—without an on-farm site visit. It helps you make a go/no-go decision and understand the next steps required for a compliant project.
You’ll receive a clear written summary of findings and recommendations, supporting maps (where relevant), and a practical discussion of options and next steps. Deliverables vary by service, but are designed to help you decide and plan with confidence.
Desktop assessments are completed without an on-farm visit. If you proceed into later-stage project development, field validation may be recommended and can be scoped separately depending on the pathway and requirements.
No. Credit outcomes and revenue depend on eligibility, baseline conditions, project design, regulator rules, and market dynamics. Renovo Ag provides evidence-based estimates and decision support, not guarantees.
explore our other assessments
Not sure if this service is the right fit? Check out our other options.
NSW Biodiversity Credits Assessment
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Natural Capital Property Planning Workshop
A standard three-day natural capital farm planning program: method fundamentals and property-specific feasibility reports; a project site visit; and a practical farm planning workshop with mapped scenarios and financial returns.
Soil Carbon (ACCU) Assessment
Soil carbon advisory within whole-farm natural capital planning. Renovo Ag does not develop or register soil carbon projects.
Environmental Plantings (ACCU) Assessment
Understand whether tree planting for carbon is likely to be commercially viable on your property — before committing to planting, project development, or long-term obligations. This desktop feasibility assessment uses spatial analysis and government-approved carbon modelling to identify areas of your land that may support an Environmental Plantings project under the ACCU scheme.
