We track the progress of a carbon removal project through our certification framework. This roadmap moves from a preliminary assessment of eligibility toward full certification under the Puro Standard.
The facility has successfully completed the preliminary assessment conducted by the Puro team, meeting the minimum criteria for listing as a future supplier on Puro.earth.
The facility has passed the third-party facility audit, verifying compliance with the methodology, as well as output audit, verifying the net volume of removed carbon. The facility has been issued CORCs and continues its removal operations, as well as monitoring and reporting to Puro.earth.
Development status
We monitor a facility’s maturity as it moves toward industrial-scale operations. This status identifies whether a project is in development, under construction, or actively removing carbon from the atmosphere.
The feasibility study is ongoing. The Supplier is still collecting data to prove the concept.
The front-end engineering and design are ready and methodology compliant. There is a clear plan to monitor and measure. The LCA is up to the needed quality level or subject to small improvements. The technology has been used before. There are commercial agreements with the relevant business partners of the facility.
The facility is fully funded and is being implemented. Relevant infrastructure is being built.
The facility is operating as a carbon removal facility.
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More about La Veta
The La Veta Project marks Woodcache Corp's flagship commercial venture, and we are thrilled to launch this transformative operation in Southern Colorado, a region we’ve had the privilege to work with closely. Over the next five years, Project Backyard aims to remove more than 100,000 short tons of liability biomass from forests and remove approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of CO2 from our atmosphere.
The wood we remove is not just debris, but a liability that can contribute to catastrophic wildfires that threaten the American West. By sourcing this high-risk biomass and securely storing it in specially designed geologic vaults, we prevent it from decaying or burning and releasing carbon back into the atmosphere. This process ensures that the carbon remains locked away for centuries, mitigating the threat of wildfires and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Beyond carbon removal, Project Backyard is a holistic approach to wildfire risk reduction that benefits local communities and rural life. It safeguards biodiversity, preserves watershed and stream health, and protects human well-being. Wildfires don’t just destroy landscapes, they pollute air and water and unleash vast amounts of greenhouse gases, exacerbating climate change. Through Project Backyard, we’re addressing these interconnected challenges head-on, creating a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for our communities and ecosystems.
Terrestrial storage of biomass offers significant environmental, social, and economic benefits beyond its role in carbon removal. By managing and stabilizing organic matter like deadwood, we address climate change while also reducing wildfire risks, promoting forest health, and supporting biodiversity. In fire-prone regions, removing excess liability biomass helps protect both ecosystems and nearby human communities from destructive fires, preserving habitats and promoting species diversity.
Additionally, Terrestrial Storage of Biomass improves watershed health and conservation. Another key benefit of biomass storage is the improvement of watershed health. By minimizing the frequency and intensity of wildfires, biomass storage reduces erosion and sediment loads that would otherwise wash into waterways when forests burn. Healthy, intact forests act as natural barriers, supporting proper water runoff and protecting downstream aquatic habitats. This stabilization ensures cleaner water sources for communities and sustains the ecosystems that rely on these watersheds.
Economically, biomass storage generates jobs and fosters development in rural areas. Employment opportunities in biomass collection and management provide economic stability, while reducing wildfire risks protects local economies from financial losses. Furthermore, collaborations between landowners and conservation groups strengthen community partnerships.
Overall, Terrestrial storage of biomass is a holistic strategy for climate mitigation and ecological protection. It enhances biodiversity, supports water systems, and creates economic opportunities, proving that environmental conservation can yield widespread, lasting benefits.
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Sustainable development goals
Only listed sustainable development goals (SDGs) have been assessed according to the Puro standard SDG Assessment Requirements and validated and verified by a VVB.
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