Miramichi, Deeg, KSM, and Lamaja are four side-by-side projects in New Brunswick, Canada, aiming to transition from the area's clearcutting timber regime toward a more sustainable one. Using an IFM model of selective harvesting at reduced levels and advanced silviculture, this initiative will help increase the carbon sequestration of this forest, produce high-value timber, and enhance biodiversity, all while restoring the Acadian forest to its natural ecological characteristics.

The projects support a long-term ecological and financially sustainable forest, benefiting both nature and the family economically dependent on it.

Improved forest management holds substantial promise on a global scale. Estimates suggest that IFM could increase total stored carbon by 200 million to 2.1 billion tonnes annually. This significant contribution represents about 20% of the ten billion tonnes of CO2 that need to be removed from the atmosphere each year by 2050 to meet climate targets.

Improved Forest Management (IFM) offers a robust and scalable approach to carbon removal by enhancing forest management. Unlike business-as-usual (BAU) forestry practices, IFM focuses on increasing carbon stocks within forests and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This practice not only helps mitigate climate change but also ensures that forests continue to provide essential ecosystem services and wood products.

Adopting high-quality IFM projects brings numerous benefits, including:

Enhanced Carbon Sequestration: Forests managed under IFM principles store more carbon than those managed under BAU practices.

Economic Viability: Carbon credits from IFM provide financial incentives for forest owners, making sustainable management practices economically attractive.

Resilience to Climate Change: IFM projects foster forest ecosystems that are more resilient to the adverse effects of climate change.

Sustainable Wood Production: IFM can lead to higher wood product output over the project's life than baseline scenarios.

Low Cost and Scalability: IFM offers a cost-effective and scalable solution, especially compared to engineered carbon removal technologies like direct air capture.

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Our technology is being used to monitor these Canadian projects. Though not required by Verra, Treeconomy has disaggregated removal and avoided credits through calculations. Further details on this can be shared. Purchases of both ex-post and ex-ante credits are available. Future vintages are also available.

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