Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands (ACR resource primer)

“Approximately 130 million acres in the continental U.S. are suitable for afforestation and reforestation activities," able to "capture and store more than 314 million tons of CO2 annually." Methodology principles: "It applies to lands that are degraded and are expected to remain degraded in the absence of the project"; permanence requires a "minimum of 40 years" monitoring commitment.”

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United StatesChestnut CarbonLiving CarbonMast Reforestation