CCE and NY Forest Owners Association to Present on Forest Carbon Programs in Ellicottville

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County and the New York Forest Owners Association are hosting a presentation on forest carbon programs. The event will cover how landowners can participate in carbon markets by managing their forests for carbon sequestration. This is a practical session for anyone in the region looking to understand the basics of forest carbon credits and what it takes to enroll land. Forest carbon programs allow private landowners to earn revenue by maintaining or improving forest health to store more carbon. The presentation will likely cover program eligibility, measurement standards, and the financial tradeoffs involved. For landowners in western New York, this is a chance to learn directly from extension specialists and the state forest owners group about what these programs actually require on the ground.