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Insights from the Field: Forests for Climate and Timber
This briefing describes the Carbon Canopy, a partnership of companies, landowners, and NGOs aimed at increasing the area of sustainably managed certified forests in the southern United States by linking forest certification with carbon offset markets.
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Forests for Carbon
This briefing introduces forest carbon offsets in the southern United States, explaining the process of carbon sequestration, the types of offset projects available, and the quality criteria required for market credibility. It notes that while offset income may not currently outcompete real estate development, it can help cover incremental costs of forest sustainability.
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