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Deschutes Riparian Reforestation
The Climate Trust has contracted to buy offsets from a Deschutes River Conservancy program that helps landowners in the Deschutes River Basin reforest denuded riparian areas with native trees. The Deschutes River is one of Oregon's premier trout streams. Stock for replanting denuded stream banks are obtained from remnant stands of local native species. The Climate Trust funding pays the Deschutes River Conservancy to recruit and provide incentives to landowners to participate in the program. Landowners enter into legally binding agreements to preserve the trees for at least 50 years. This project demonstrates how organizations can work together to restore riparian areas for water quality and fish and wildlife habitat while sequestering carbon to reduce the impact of global climate change. How the project reduces emissions This program expands riparian areas beyond federal guidelines and ensures the trees are maintained for at least 50 years. As the trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester it in biomass. By 2008, 234 acres of riparian habitat were restored and actively sequestering carbon. The carbon dioxide offsets from these sites are quantified in accordance with a sophisticated monitoring and verification plan. The Climate Trust will acquire ownership of the sequestered carbon offsets from the Deschutes River Conservancy and landowners, and retire them on behalf of the environment. Why carbon finance was needed Without The Climate Trust's funding, Deschutes River Conservancy would not be able to fund the staff needed for this project. The Climate Trust's funding will also provide additional incentives for landowner participation which is a key aspect to success in this type of project.  top |
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Project type: Forest sequestration Project term: 50 years
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