Public Commentary: The following overview outlines our approach to Wetlands Restoration and Conservation (WRC) carbon projects. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation.
WRC Carbon Projects – Wetlands Restoration and Conservation Structuring
Coastal marshes, mangroves, peatlands, and seagrass meadows store up to ten times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests. Protecting and restoring these systems safeguards biodiversity, buffers storm surges, and generates high-integrity carbon credits. FG Capital delivers integrated advisory, financing, and market-access solutions that convert blue-carbon potential into sustainable cash-flow for project sponsors and local stakeholders.
Project Scope
• Tidal Wetland Restoration:
Re-establishing natural hydrology and native vegetation in degraded salt marshes.
• Mangrove Rehabilitation:
Replanting and hydrological correction in previously cleared or impounded mangrove zones.
• Peatland Re-wetting:
Blocking drainage canals and managing water tables to halt oxidation losses.
• Freshwater Marsh Conservation:
Preventing conversion to agriculture or aquaculture and enhancing sediment accretion.
End-to-End Advisory Process
1. Feasibility & Baseline Assessment
• Remote-sensing of historic land-cover change and soil carbon density.
• Hydrological modelling and community consultation.
2. Capital Structuring
• Development loans and advance purchase agreements aligned with restoration milestones.
• Optional royalty or streaming instruments for long-term cash-flow stability.
3. Implementation Oversight
• Engineering design for levee removal, tidal channel excavation, or re-wetting infrastructure.
• Procurement of native propagules and site-level planting supervision.
4. MRV & Certification
• Emission-reduction quantification under Verra VM0033, VM0007, or emerging blue-carbon methodologies.
• Third-party verification and registry issuance scheduling.
5. Credit Monetisation
• Structured forwards with investment-grade purchasers.
• Spot sales and secondary market support following issuance.
Indicative Financial Parameters
| Metric | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Average Carbon Stock Gain | 12 – 25 tCO 2 e per hectare per annum |
| Initial Capital Requirement | USD 6 – 12 per anticipated tonne |
| Forward Credit Pricing (Year 0) | USD 12 – 18 per tonne |
| Target Equity IRR | 16 % – 20 % unlevered |
Representative Capital Stack
| Tier | Security Package | Cost of Capital | Typical Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Pre-Purchase Facility | Pledged delivery schedule; escrowed sales proceeds | Fixed price USD 12 / t | Carbon streaming companies |
| Mezzanine Revenue Share | Subordinated claim on credit revenues | 10 % – 13 % coupon + upside | Impact credit funds |
| Project Sponsor Equity | Residual cash flow | 18 % – 22 % target IRR | Concession holders, NGOs |
Stakeholder Benefits
- Local Communities: Resilient livelihoods, coastal-protection benefits, and equitable revenue-sharing.
- Landowners & Governments: Long-term income alternative to resource extraction and land conversion.
- Credit Purchasers: Access to premium blue-carbon offsets with documented biodiversity and SDG co-benefits.
- Investors: Exposure to a nature-based asset class demonstrating low correlation to traditional markets.
Engagement
Parties interested in evaluating or financing a Wetlands Restoration and Conservation initiative are encouraged to contact our team. We would be pleased to discuss feasibility assessments, transaction structuring, and long-term project governance.
This document is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any security, financial instrument, or service. Independent professional guidance should be sought before taking any action.
