The Hood River County Tree Farm carbon project, developed by The Climate Trust, has issued its first batch of carbon credits under the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market. The project spans over 32,000 acres of mature Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine forest in Oregon and commits to a 40-year improved forest management plan that extends timber rotation ages up to 90 years, far beyond typical industry practices. Carbon revenues will help the county balance timber harvest with recreation and wildlife habitat. The project uses a dynamic baseline that recalculates credit impact every few years to maintain accuracy. It is registered under the ACR Improved Forest Management methodology. By generating offset revenue, the county can reduce pressure to increase timber harvest for funding essential services, while also preserving public access for hiking, mountain biking, and OHV use. The project also supports threatened species like the Northern Spotted Owl and Chinook Salmon.
