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Bayfield County Forest Project

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Purchase type

This project provides a verified carbon credit that can be retired on purchase.

Credit vintages

2021, 2022

Verified by

American Carbon Registry

Categories

America
Natural capital
Avoiding carbon
Avoided carbon
Carbon avoidance
Nature-based solutions
Trees
Forest

Background

Bayfield County Forest Project protects 159,656 acres of Wisconsin's Bayfield County Forest. Through improved forest management, the project aims to increase carbon storage by implementing a balanced harvest regime, targeting varied age classes instead of maximising timber revenue. This approach allows for continued timber harvesting while prioritising carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, recreation, and watershed protection. The project anticipates generating 4,950,190 tCO2e in emission reductions over 20 years.

Why did we choose this project?

Funding this project supports sustainable forest management and generates verified carbon credits. By foregoing maximum timber harvest, Bayfield County can enhance carbon sequestration, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation. These funds enable the county to balance timber production with ecological benefits, ensuring long-term forest health, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities. Investing in this project demonstrates a commitment to responsible forestry, local economic support, and impactful climate action.

UN Sustainability Goals

12 Responsible Consumption and Production13 Climate Action15 Life on Land

Location

Wisconsin, USA

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