National Certification Group
for Ecosystem Services
Forest Owners

2BForest was the first entity in Portugal to obtain FSC certification for ecosystem services (FSC-C135716).

Forests provide society with indispensable services, Ecosystem Services.

The Portuguese forest and its ability to provide these same services face major challenges, resulting from the management of forest areas and the fragile income structures they offer their owners.

Ecosystem services certified by 2BForest

Evolution of the area with verification of ecosystem services

Area with SE verification (ha)

1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

2021

2022

2023

2024

Number of members

Number of members of the 2B_Forest_Group

1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

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2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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2024

Ecosystem services certification is a service designed to create value for forest conservation areas, with two main objectives:

1

Reward good management in Portugal, valuing the environmental services provided by the Portuguese forest and combating the problems of our forest, offering an additional source of income and investment in fire prevention.

2

To provide a value proposition to the market, with internationally recognized certification, for Sponsors (link to ES_Sponsor page) who want to support restoration projects in national forests, in accordance with the UN SDGs and sustainability.

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Certification

FSC® Certification

With FSC® certification, the ecosystem services model allows forest owners to increase the visibility and value of their products by demonstrating the positive impact of their environmental practices. 2BForest ensures that these practices are externally verified, guaranteeing the transparency and credibility necessary for a sustainable and responsible market.

I'm a landowner! What are the benefits of certifying Ecosystem Services with 2B_Forest_Group?

Possibility of increasing the value of carbon credits (Carbon +) in the National Voluntary Carbon Market
Quantification of services provided to society by conservation areas for better recognition by the UN SDGs or corporate sustainability requirements
Access to funding through the ES_Sponsor project, for the restoration and increased resilience of forest areas
Improved communication with stakeholders, communities and tourists