Engaging Western Landowners in Climate Change Mitigation

Download or read book Engaging Western Landowners in Climate Change Mitigation written by David D. Diaz and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are opportunities for forest owners and ranchers to participate in emerging carbon markets and contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon-oriented forest and range mgmt. activities. These activities often promote sustainable forestry and ranching and broader conservation goals while providing a new income stream for landowners. The authors describe current carbon market opportunities for landowners, discuss common steps they must undergo to take advantage of these opportunities, and address related questions. Also provides a synthesis of the existing scientific literature on how different forest and range mgmt. practices are thought to contribute to carbon sequestration, including current debates on this topic.