Idaho: Nez Perce Tribe Carbon Sequestration Program

Idaho: Nez Perce Tribe Carbon Sequestration Program   In the mid to late 1990’s, the Nez Perce Forestry & Fire Management Division began developing a carbon offset strategy to market Carbon Sequestration Credits. This profile describes the tribe’s initial trial afforestation project, and their strategies for reinvesting revenue from the sale of carbon to invest in additional afforestation projects, wildlife rehabilitation and forest development. Part of the Tribal Climate Change...

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