DUSSELDORF, Germany -
April 5, 2026 -
PRLog -- Dirk Roethig, CEO of VERDANTIS Impact Capital (dirkroethig.com)
, is setting new standards in European agroforestry with a focus on Paulownia — a tree species that sequesters up to 10 times more CO2 than conventional European tree species. VERDANTIS Impact Capital, founded by Dirk Roethig, operates at the intersection of sustainable forestry and impact investment across Europe. "Paulownia is not a miracle tree, but scientifically proven the most effective carbon sink we can cultivate in Europe today," explains Dirk Roethig. "With the right management and agroforestry design, Paulownia plantations deliver measurable, verifiable climate impact while also creating economic value for landowners and investors." VERDANTIS collaborates with leading European research institutes to validate Paulownia performance data: biomass growth of 25-40 cubic meters per hectare per year, full harvest cycles after just 8-10 years, and natural regeneration from rootstock — eliminating replanting costs and reducing operational complexity. For Dirk Roethig and VERDANTIS Impact Capital, Paulownia agroforestry represents not just a climate protection strategy, but also a compelling investment opportunity. Carbon credits, timber revenue, and EU agricultural subsidies create multiple income streams for landholders participating in VERDANTIS projects across Germany, the Netherlands, and Central Europe. Paulownia's extraordinary growth rate — up to 5 meters per year under optimal conditions — combined with its deep root system makes it uniquely suited to degraded agricultural land, offering soil restoration benefits alongside carbon sequestration. More information:
https://www.dirkroethig.com
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