Forest Carbon Incentives

The Economic Value of Private Forests and Climate Change Mitigation

Discussion of the economic values associated with carbon and climate change mitigation on private forests, and where investments should go next.

Reducing Carbon emissions Using Private Forests

Advocates of climate change mitigation are looking to private forest lands for solutions. This article discusses the opportunities and challenges of engaging landowners in carbon markets.

How much should I be paid for forest carbon?

Ways to think about payment offers in regard to opportunity costs and management objectives.

Conversions Commonly Used When Comparing Timber and Carbon Values

Some of the common units of measure associated with timber and carbon and how to convert values from one unit to another.

How a Forest Carbon Offset is Made and Sold

This article provides an introduction to basic offset market requirements, how forest offset projects are developed, and how credits are generated.

Forest Carbon Market Structures and Mechanisms

This article provides an introduction to differences across carbon market structures.

Carbon Contract Key Terms

This article provides landowners with an overview of the important key terms and concepts that they will see in a carbon contract.

Carbon Markets 101

This article provides an overview of topics and resources to help learners prepare to engage with the carbon economy. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education program.

Market Actors: Who is Involved in a Forest Carbon Offset Project?

This article introduces the key actors involved in developing and selling a forest carbon offset and at what stage of project development you may interact with these actors. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education Program.

Does Receiving Payments for Managing Forest Carbon Affect my Taxes?

This article provides an overview of state and federal tax programs applicable to private forest lands and examines the compatibility of tax policy with carbon contracts. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education program.