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The Family Forest Carbon Program: Unlocking the Potential of Your Forest
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    The majority of forests in the United States — 39% — are owned by families and individuals who have valuable experience and want to be good stewards of their land. But good forest stewardship is expensive and requires technical expertise. This is where the Family Forest Carbon Program comes in.

    Developed by two long-standing nonprofits, the American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy, this program enables family forest owners to earn income from their land by helping them participate in carbon markets. In addition to an annual income stream, the program provides professional guidance from a forester and a forest management plan that results in a healthier, more resilient and more valuable forest.

    The Family Forest Carbon Program is not a government-run program. It is funded through philanthropic donations, grants and contracts with corporations who purchase high-integrity, verified carbon credits. Essentially, carbon markets put a dollar value on carbon that is then sold to companies that have been vetted for their commitment to sustainability. This program allows family forest owners to earn guaranteed additional income from their land which can help them cover the costs of forest management activities that sequester and store more carbon.

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    The Family Forest Carbon Program is now officially open in more than 90 counties across Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for landowners with 30 or more acres of land.

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    Your participation in the Family Forest Carbon Program allows you to contribute in a meaningful way and ensure that your family and your community will enjoy the beauty and many benefits of your land—for generations to come. Chrissy Shaw, Senior Forestry Manager and Minnesota native, adds, “With climate change on the horizon, there are many more difficulties that the future may hold for us. Forests and the trees within them are not exempt. Luckily, the American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy have been working hard to bring a program that would provide some relief to our forests in the face of climate change, along with providing additional income to help finance sustainable forest management goals.”

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