The 10:1 Model
Ten net-zero homes sustained by one hectare of permanent native woodland
Carbon + Biodiversity + Water from 1 hectare of native woodland sustains 10 homes.
NWC develops homes on dedicated residential sites. Separately, we acquire land for the Woodland Bank — permanent native woodland held by the NeighbourWood Stewardship Trust. Every home sold is permanently linked to the Woodland Bank through a binding stewardship covenant, access rights, and community programming.
The woodland generates the carbon, biodiversity, and water value that makes the homes economically viable, and future homes more affordable. This isn't a trade-off between housing and nature. It's an integration that makes both more valuable.
Separate Sites. Permanent Connection.
🏡 Business Unit 1: Home Development
Dedicated residential sites
NWC acquires residential sites and builds net-zero modular homes certified to the highest standard. 100% of the residential site is used for homes — no land "lost" to woodland, yet sites are designed to integrate the natural environment.
- Standard residential planning
- Higher density achievable
- BER A1 / Passivhaus specification
- Modular timber frame construction
🌳 Business Unit 2: Woodland Bank
Separate woodland parcels (10-20 km)
The NeighbourWood Stewardship Trust acquires agricultural land and establishes permanent native woodland. A single 20-hectare Woodland Bank can support up to 200 homes across multiple developments.
- DAFM afforestation grants
- Large, contiguous, ecologically optimal
- 99-year credit license to NWC
- Irrevocable asset lock
Permanently Linked
Every home sale includes a permanent legal covenant linking the property to the Woodland Bank. Homeowners pay the Woodland Stewardship Fee and receive:
- Dedicated access to permanent native woodland held in perpetuity
- An allocated woodland section creating personal connection to restoration
- Seasonal programming — guided walks, wildlife surveys, community planting days
- Documented carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes linked to your home
- Stewardship Dividend potential as environmental revenue matures
This is the 10:1 ratio — the cap that ensures ecological integrity.
Transparent. Net-Positive. Permanent.
| Fee | Annual | Recipient | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Management (EMF) | €850 | OMC | Roads, lighting, common areas |
| Woodland Stewardship (WSF) | €850 | NST | Woodland management, access, programming |
| Energy Infrastructure (EIF) | €520 | NST | Solar, GSHP, battery, water treatment maintenance |
| Total | €2,220 |
Your home saves €3,220–5,010/year in energy and water treatment benefits. After €2,220 in fees, you come out ahead.
Why Separate Housing and Woodland?
| Factor | On-Site Woodland | 10:1 Model |
|---|---|---|
| Land efficiency | 55% of site unavailable for homes | 80%+ of residential site for homes |
| Planning | Mixed-use residential + forestry | Standard residential planning |
| Woodland quality | Small, fragmented plots | Large, contiguous, ecologically optimal |
| Scalability | Each site needs suitable woodland | Source sites independently |
| Export potential | Hard to replicate specific conditions | Partners source sites independently |
Three Revenue Engines
Competitors build houses. We build infrastructure.
Engine 1: Development
Net-zero homes sold at or below market rate. ~20–25% margins at scale. Clear demand in Ireland's undersupplied market.
Engine 2: Stewardship
€2,220/home/year, CPI-linked, collected forever. Every home sold adds to a growing perpetual revenue base.
Engine 3: Licensing
14-module N-OS licensed internationally at 90%+ margins. €1.1T addressable market.
Proof, Not Promises
Our 5-home micro-pilot tests six explicit proof points before we scale.
- Legal Structure: Stewardship covenant survives conveyancing and mortgages
- Construction: BER A1 net-zero modular homes at target costs
- Market Acceptance: Buyers pay premium + fees with non-adjacent Woodland Bank
- Woodland Bank: NST acquires land, establishes woodland, receives DAFM grants
- Impact Verification: Third-party verified CO₂ and biodiversity outcomes
- Bankability: Development finance secured and repaid
Each proof point has a clear pass/fail gate. If something doesn't work, we learn at 5-unit scale, not 30.
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