Carbon Markets and Small-scale Forestry
Author | : Rachael Beddoe |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:741956716 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Carbon Markets and Small-scale Forestry written by Rachael Beddoe and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the opportunities and barriers encountered by small-scale, private landowners who are participating in two cases ofthese initial state efforts to connect landowners to carbon market. First, this study presents a literature review illustrating barriers to and opportunities found in accessing carbon markets for small-scale forestry, including community-based forestry. Second, the study presents descriptive case studies of one state-run program and one state-sponsored program. A market chain map is constructed for each program. Finally, this study explores the opportunities and barriers to participation in carbon markets as described by groups of landowners participating in each of the two carbon offset programs.