Clergy Property Assets in the Diocese of Västerås

Invest in a forest carbon project where sustainable growth, environmental responsibility and long-term forest management go hand in hand.

This carbon project creates financial incentives for a long-term approach to forest management. By extending rotation periods and increasing growing stock, the project aims to enhance carbon sequestration while supporting forest growth and a higher proportion of sawtimber.

Significant areas are also set aside for nature conservation, outdoor activities and recreation, ensuring that the forests provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

About the project owner

The Church Land Assets (Prästlönetillgångar) originate from properties historically donated to the Church of Sweden to fund clergy salaries.

Today, the income generated is distributed equally between the Church’s internal financial equalisation system and the parishes that originally received the donations.

The assets are managed by the Property Management Board of Västerås Diocese through its subsidiary, Västerås Stift Skog AB.