YGG projects create jobs both during the project period and for the future. In the first implementation year of YGG in 2022, over 30 people were involved in various capacities, and this number has increased each year. The areas need to be prepared, which includes activities such as fencing, soil work, and archaeological surveys. Mapping is also essential, both on the ground and with drones. Planting and fertilization are carried out, followed by inspections after planting. In the subsequent years, the area requires monitoring, frost heaving corrections, and replanting assessments within five years. Every five years, drones are used to map the areas to monitor progress, and every five to ten years, extensive measurements of carbon storage and other factors are conducted. Additionally, the projects contribute to a job creation in forest management and sustainable harvesting for future generations.

The primary goal of YGG's projects and their main positive environmental impact is to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Additional benefits of these projects may include increased biodiversity on degraded land, enhanced landscape diversity, the buildup of carbon reserves in soil, and efforts to combat soil erosion.

Forestry can impact certain bird species that prefer heathlands over forested areas. As afforestation increases, this should be taken into consideration, as Iceland holds an international responsibility for the habitats of certain heathland bird species. Currently, heathlands in Iceland cover approximately 1,850,000 hectares, while forested areas account for around 200,000 hectares. Given this, forestry is unlikely to have significant impact at present. Additionally, every year, degraded land is restored creating new habitats for heathland birds.