Reforestation Cost Calculator
Estimate per-acre costs for tree planting projects including seedlings, site preparation, labor, and maintenance.
Inputs
acres
trees/acre
years
Results
Total Project Cost
$83,500
Cost per Acre
$1,670
Total Trees to Plant20,000
All-In Cost per Tree$4.18
Seedling Cost$25,000
Site Preparation Cost$25,000
Planting Labor Cost$8,000
Maintenance Cost$18,000
20-Year Carbon Sequestration10,000 tCO2
Carbon Cost per Ton$8.35
Expected Survivors (5 yr)16,400
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the area to reforest in acres and target planting density (trees per acre).
- Select tree species type (native hardwood, conifers, mixed, etc.).
- Set site preparation level and maintenance period in years.
- Select the labor cost region for your project area.
- Review total project cost, cost per acre, and cost per tree for grant applications and budgeting.
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