# The Russas Project: REDD in Brazil > Markdown version of https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/the-russas-project-6669bd5184493c00289af0d2. Part of The Carbon Marketplace (carbonfootprint.store), run by Carbon Footprint Ltd. See https://www.carbonfootprint.store/llms.txt for how agents can use the site. The Russas Project: REDD project in Brazil, Verified Carbon Standard. The Russas Project is a tropical forest conservation project located in Acre… ## Key facts - Standard: Verified Carbon Standard - Project identifier: VCS1112 - Country: Brazil - Project activity: REDD - Listed vintages: 2020 - CRISP rating: 3.5 out of 5 - Available to buy: Yes Browse this project in the marketplace without an account at https://www.carbonfootprint.store/?project=6669bd5184493c00289af0d2&tab=browse, or [sign in to see your price](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/login?project=6669bd5184493c00289af0d2&tab=browse) and purchasing options. Availability and vintages are confirmed when ordering. ## About this carbon credit project The Russas Project is a tropical forest conservation project located in Acre, Brazil, that aims to reduce deforestation and its associated greenhouse gas emissions. The project is being developed and registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards (CCBS). The project is implemented in and around a privately-owned property in the State of Acre, Brazil. Project activities are funded by payments for verified emission reductions generated by the project. Environmental Benefits The Russas Project is designed to mitigate deforestation and preserve the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. By protecting the forest, the project helps to maintain critical ecosystem services such as water cycling, filtration, and storage, nutrient recycling, soil quality enhancement, and provision of food and habitat for wildlife. The project also contributes to climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation. The project has successfully reduced deforestation in the project area, leading to the preservation of biologically diverse habitats. The project proponents have also conducted biodiversity studies utilizing motion-sensitive wildlife cameras to monitor the presence of various species, including endangered ones. Social and Community Benefits The Russas Project is committed to generating sustainable economic opportunities for the local communities and implementing social projects that improve their livelihoods. The project has engaged in extensive community outreach and education, providing agricultural extension training to help local farmers increase productivity on their existing lands and reduce the pressure to expand into the forest. The project has also assisted communities in obtaining land tenure and has made efforts to improve healthcare services, including building and renovating health clinics. The project proponents have also distributed dental kits and mosquito nets, and facilitated doctor visits to the communities. ## Project assessment and evidence [Read the CRISP assessment for The Russas Project](https://carbonoffsetratings.org/projects/#carbon-offset-ratings/view-project-details2/6669bd5184493c00289af0d2/) ## Listed Sustainable Development Goals - SDG 13: Climate Action - SDG 15: Life on Land ## Categories - [Verra VCS carbon credits](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/carbon-credits/verra-vcs.md) ## Compare related projects - [Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/katingan-peatland-restoration-and-conservation-project-60f927e1ecd1fa002248ae02.md): REDD in Indonesia. Verified Carbon Standard; vintages 2020; CRISP 3.5/5. - [REDD+ Project Resguardo Indígena Unificado–Selva de Mataven](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/redd-project-resguardo-indigena-unificado-selva-de-mataven-6669c0082b494e0026fa51b2.md): REDD in Colombia. Verified Carbon Standard; vintages 2018; CRISP 3.3/5. - [Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/projects/reduced-emissions-from-deforestation-and-degradation-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary-6177fbae433687001ebfadf0.md): REDD in Cambodia. Verified Carbon Standard; vintages 2021; CRISP 3.5/5. --- Choose a project with confidence: compare the project activity, standard, available vintages and CRISP assessment. Create a free account to view prices and buy individual projects. For orders over 500 tCO2e, contact info@carbonfootprint.com or +44 (0)1256 592599 to discuss your requirements. Start with measuring and reducing your emissions; supporting carbon projects can form part of your wider climate action plan. - [Carbon credit buying FAQ](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/faq) - [Carbon Footprint services](https://www.carbonfootprint.com) - [Measure business emissions with Sustrax](https://www.sustrax.com) - [Guide for AI agents](https://www.carbonfootprint.store/llms.txt) Contact: info@carbonfootprint.com · +44 (0)1256 592599 · Carbon Footprint Ltd, Basingstoke, UK.