Forestry ETS & Carbon Advice

Practical advice and management for forest owners participating in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Whether you are considering registering a forest, already have land in the ETS, or need help understanding your carbon position, we can help you work through the process.

Our Forestry ETS Services

We provide a range of forestry ETS services to help landowners manage their carbon obligations and opportunities.

Forest Eligibility & Registration

Assessing whether existing or proposed forests qualify for the ETS and assisting landowners through the registration process.

Carbon Accounting & Emissions Returns

Managing carbon accounting requirements, preparing mandatory and voluntary emissions returns, and helping forest owners understand their NZU entitlements and obligations.

Carbon Credit Trading

Assisting forest owners with the sale of New Zealand Units (NZUs), providing market information and guidance to help them make informed decisions.

Ongoing ETS Management

Managing Carbon Accounting Areas (CAAs), updating forest information, and assisting with ETS requirements associated with harvesting, land sales, ownership changes and forest transfers.

Aerial view of a newly established forestry plantation showing rows of young trees planted across rolling farmland

Practical ETS Advice You Can Rely On

The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme can be complex, with different accounting methods, reporting requirements and long-term obligations depending on the forest.

At Paul D Carruthers Ltd, we combine practical forestry experience with knowledge of the ETS to help landowners understand their options and make informed decisions.

We work directly with forest owners, providing straightforward advice, ongoing support and ETS management tailored to their individual circumstances and long-term objectives.