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We’re hiring!

City Forest Credits is growing our team to include a Project Manager, who will join us in working to make American cities greener, healthier, and more equitable. See the job description posted below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 11, 2024. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to […]

June 2024

City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Submits First Tree Planting Carbon Project

The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, recently completed their first carbon project by partnering with Green Cities Accord, who served as the Project Operator. The City planted 11,288 trees, using the single tree planting design, along streets throughout the city.

May 2024

City Forest Credits Receives $2M Grant from US Forest Service

City Forest Credits has received a nearly two million dollar grant to help land trusts, small-acreage forest owners, and underserved landowners connect to carbon markets.

March 2024

Public Consultation – Revision to Preservation Protocol Version 13

City Forest Credits is holding a public comment period for updates to the City Forest Credits Preservation Protocol Version 13.

March 2024

Urban Forest Carbon Correspondence in the Journal Nature

Carbon crediting is an important tool for funding long-term tree planting projects. The journal Nature published a Correspondence advocating for carbon crediting to fund the “long-term viability” of urban tree planting projects.

March 2024

Public Consultation – Revision to Afforestation Protocol Version 12

City Forest Credits is holding a public comment period for updates to the City Forest Credits Afforestation and Reforestation Protocol Version 12.

March 2024

Carbon Credits: A Conservation Finance Solution to Funding Urban Forests

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.

November 2023

Smart Surfaces: Where Trees Fit In 

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, […]

August 2023

Xcel Energy Investing in High-Quality Carbon Offsets

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 […]

May 2023

Carbon Crediting – financing for city forests and communities through verified carbon credits

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, […]

March 2023

Public Consultation – Revision to Afforestation Protocol

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 […]

February 2023

Public Consultation – Revisions to Standard

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 […]

February 2023
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