Why do we need Gold Standard forestry projects?

Is avoiding emissions better than fixation or sequestration of CO2?

What is The Gold Standard’s position on REDD+?

What role do plantations play in Gold Standard land use activities?

What is a Planned Emission Reduction (PER)?

What is a carbon credit?

How can I purchase carbon credits?

How do I calculate my carbon footprint?

How do you ensure that Gold Standard Emission Reductions from sequestration (Land Use) represent permanent carbon reductions? For example, what happens if a forest burns down?

Can GS-CER projects transition to GS-VER by default without any further eligibility checks?