Additionality Test Calculator - ForestryBrief Professional

Section 1: Financial Viability Test

What is your current annual revenue from this forest? (€/hectare)

Based on verified European forestry economics

Timber revenue European average: €150-400/hectare

Recreation/hunting licenses Typical range: €20-100/hectare

Other income (subsidies, etc.) CAP and national programs

Realistic carbon credit revenue (€/hectare/year)

After 75-80% intermediary fees (verified market data)

Reality: €30-70/hectare at 20-25% capture rate

Would this forest exist without carbon credits?

Yes, definitely Maybe No

Section 2: Regulatory Compliance Test

Are you legally required to maintain this forest?

EU Forest Strategy, national regulations, Natura 2000, etc.

Yes Partially No

Do you receive government subsidies for forest management?

>€100/ha/year €50-100/ha/year <€50/ha/year

Section 3: Common Practice Analysis

What percentage of similar forests in your region are managed sustainably?

How long has your forest been managed this way?

<2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years >10 years

Section 4: Barrier Analysis

What barriers prevent others from managing forests like yours?

Be honest - certification bodies will verify these claims

Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple

What's your forest size?

Minimum viable: 500 hectares (verified data)

Your Additionality Test Results

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Score Breakdown

Financial Dependence 0/25

Regulatory Freedom 0/25

Practice Uniqueness 0/25

Barrier Significance 0/25

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Calculations based on Carbon Market Watch, Winrock International, and Penn State Extension research
This tool exposes systemic issues - it does not provide regulatory advice