Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Carbon Offsets Ohio get the property it preserves?
Carbon Offsets Ohio has Preservation Agreements with property owners in strategic locations. We
strive to find property that would otherwise be developed so we can prevent the destruction of
existing forests.
How do I know the property I pay to preserve will stay that way?
We provide you with the GPS coordinates of the property you preserve, thereby guaranteeing that
you are the only person assigned to that property. You can check on GoogleEarth to see your
preserved land.
Can I visit the property I preserve through Carbon Offsets Ohio?
Not at this time. These areas can not be contaminated with uncontrolled human contact. At some
point in the future, site visits will be possible (for an additional fee) when processing, controlling and
touring resources are established. All certificate holders will be notified when our policy changes.
What rights do I have to the property I preserve?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions page. Briefly, the Customer is provided an exclusive forest
preservation guarantee for the term of the agreement. This gives you the right to claim all carbon
offsetting properties associated with old-growth forest land or the planting of trees for the area as
described in the Certificate of Preservation.
What are Carbon Emissions?
Each time we heat our homes, take a flight or drive the car, carbon dioxide (CO2) is added into the
atmosphere. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that is released when fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are
burnt.
What Does ‘Carbon Neutral’ Mean?
On average, 25% of our emissions come from our personal activities. Becoming ‘carbon neutral’ means
that you have neutralized the effect of your personal greenhouse gas emissions, so that your personal
and household activities no longer contribute to the dangers of global warming. You can take steps to
reduce your carbon footprint and then through this offer offset what remains.
What Are Carbon Offsets?
Carbon offsets are generated by initiatives or projects which mitigate or “neutralize” the impact of a
carbon emission. This can be any type of project that can demonstrate quantifiable reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions, such as, preserving forests (sequestration) or planting trees.
What do we mean by Tree planting?
An assortment of trees will be planted in rows evenly so that they can be nurtured and maintained in an
efficient manner.
How do trees impact our Climate?
Trees collect carbon emissions through photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into
molecular dioxygen (O2) and plant organic matter, such as carbohydrates (e.g., cellulose). Hence,
forests that grow in area or density and thus increase in organic biomass will reduce atmospheric CO2
levels.
However, the global cooling effect of forests from carbon sequestration is not the only factor to be
considered. For example, compared to less vegetated lands, forests affect climate three main ways:
Converts Carbon-dioxide (CO2) to Oxygen (O2) through photosynthesis. People and animals need
OXYGEN to breath and live.
Cooling the Earth by functioning as carbon-sinks.
Cooling the Earth by adding water vapor to the atmosphere.
What is 'carbon sequestration' and why is it important?
Carbon is “sequestered” when carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is absorbed in the cells of living
plants. There is a growing consensus that our Earth’s climate is changing, partly because of too much
CO2 in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels like oil and coal.
What is Photosynthesis?
It is the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by living organisms. The raw materials are
carbon dioxide CO2 and water; the energy source is sunlight; and the end-products are oxygen O2
and (energy rich) carbohydrates, for example sucrose, glucose and starch. Photosynthesis is the most
important biochemical process because nearly all life depends on it.