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

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.

A discussion on how intentional communication strategies can help advance the management of natural resources on private lands.

Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to the Pennsylvania State University.

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.

This article reviews what family forest owners may consider in a carbon contract. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

This article describes the experiences of two Pennsylvanian forest landowners considering more than one carbon program.

Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to the Pennsylvania State University.

This publication is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Landowners are encouraged to seek guidance from an attorney experienced in real property and contract law before signing any agreement.

This article describes the experiences of two forest owners considering enrolling their land in a carbon program.

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.

Report methods for the Timber Market Report.

Each Timber Market Report reflects the stumpage and mill prices over a three-month period. The report is intended to describe general trends in the market and ignore specific timber tract variation.

Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to the Pennsylvania State University.

A description of the kinds of computation methods used by forestry professionals to estimate amount of carbon in trees and groundcover.

This article introduces how to make long-term financial estimates for both timber and carbon in two scenarios. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education program.

This article introduces readers to carbon management strategies for different types of forest conditions on private lands. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

A review of some of the economic values associated with carbon and climate change mitigation on private forests. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

A look at the role of opportunity costs and management objectives associated with forest carbon payments. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education program.

This article provides an overview of where carbon pools are located in a forest. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

This article describes how baselines and harvesting are included in carbon accounting. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

This article will describe how to convert timber and carbon values from one unit to another. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.

This article provides landowners with an overview of the important key terms and concepts that they will see in a carbon contract. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education Program (FOCCE).

A recent study offers detailed insights into how forest carbon stocks are distributed across different ownership types which could be useful for policymakers and stakeholders.

This article lays out some questions landowners should ask about carbon payment programs. Content provided by the Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) program.