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W217 The Business Of Carbon Credit Trading For Forest Landowners, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

The 21st century is ushering in an indisputable shift toward green. Many businesses large and small, across disciplines, spanning the globe, are reconfiguring their mode of operation to meet the prospect of emerging green (ecosystem) markets. Carbon credit trading is an emerging ecosystem market from which some forest landowners may profit. This market could become sizeable if federal or state governments intervene to set mandatory targets for carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction. It could also become less significant as industries change to be more successful in lowering their carbon emissions.

Pb1780 Conducting A Simple Timber Inventory, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

This publication is an introduction to the terminology and methodology of timber inventory. The publication should allow non-professionals to communicate effectively with forestry professionals regarding timber inventories. The reader is not expected to have any prior knowledge of the techniques or tools necessary for measuring forests.

The publication is in two sections. The first part provides background information, definitions and a general introduction to timber inventory. The second part contains step-by-step instructions for carrying out a timber inventory.