Carbon credits are a conservation finance solution to funding urban forests. Urban forests provide positive impacts where millions of people reside. Learn more about the value of Carbon+ credits and the rigor behind them, here.
City Forest Credits is proud to be part of the Smart Surfaces Coalition, a group of more than 40 organizations dedicated to creating cooler, healthier and more resilient cities. What are Smart Surfaces? Smart Surfaces offer an integrated city-wide strategy to actively manage sun and rain with reflective (cool) roofs and pavements, porous surfaces, green roofs, […]
City Forest Credits is growing our team to include a Technical and Administrative Manager, who will join us in working to make American cities greener, healthier, and more equitable. See the job descriptions posted below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2023. To apply, please submit a cover letter and […]
Companies are increasingly aiming to reduce their carbon emissions and achieve net-zero goals. Xcel Energy recently announced their commitment to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030, while investing in six high-quality carbon projects across the United States to offset what cannot yet be reduced. Among the six projects is the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board […]
Why do urban forests matter? Urban forests are proximal to almost 80% of the U.S. population.1 Cities are experiencing rapid growth, with increased development and growing numbers of people moving to cities and towns. Indeed, urban growth is projected to add close to 100 million acres of urban land to the United States by 2060.2 However, […]
City Forest Credits is holding a public comment period for updates to the City Forest Credits Afforestation and Reforestation Protocol Version 11. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to increase clarity and ensure that the Protocol is in line with the latest available science and international best practice. The public comment period runs from […]
City Forest Credits is holding a public comment period for updates to the City Forest Credits Standard Version 3.0. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to increase clarity and ensure that the Standard is in line with international best practice. The public comment period runs from February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023. The […]
City Forest Credits is holding a public comment period for updates to the City Forest Credits Tree Preservation Protocol Version 12.40 and Version 12.100. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to increase clarity and ensure that the Protocol is in line with the latest available science and international best practice. The public comment period […]
Why do land trusts matter? Urban growth is projected to add close to 100 million acres of urban land to the United States by 2060.1 Much of that growth comes at the expense of natural areas and tree canopy – a 2018 study from the US Forest Service found that about 40% of new urban […]
Urban U.S. forests comprise 141 million acres of land, yet many city forests are being lost. Carbon financing can fund urban forests. Read more.
The New York Fed gathered experts, including City Forest Credits Executive Director Mark McPherson, for two roundtable discussions to learn about the impact of extreme heat and poor air quality on low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color.
Impact Certification offers a comprehensive evaluation of tree planting projects – measuring social equity and human health in addition to environmental impacts.
