Outside Pittsburgh, Allegheny Land Trust protected 124 acres of woodlands from rapid encroaching residential development in southeastern Allegheny County. The 40 year old maple, cherry and oak-hickory forest provides habitat for deer, turkey, and many species of birds. Hikers, birders, and mountain bikers will be able to explore the area, and possibly catch a glimpse of a majestic 200 year old oak tree. Protection of this forest also contributes to maintaining clean drinking water for Pittsburgh region’s residents. Located within the lower Youghiogheny River Watershed, the property is five miles upstream from the confluence with the Monongahela River. Revenue generated from the sale of carbon credits will be put towards acquisition costs, land stewardship, and future expansion of this and other conservation lands.
Project Developer: nonprofit Allegheny Land Trust (Pittsburgh, PA area)
“A” rated by BeZero, highest rating in the world among the 54 avoided deforestation projects rated by BeZero on five continents
To learn more about Buena Vista Heights Project or Allegheny Land Trust and its projects: contact Emilie Rzotkiewicz
To purchase credits: contact Doug McPherson (Doug@otiumbc.com)
- Credits issued by City Forest Credits
- non-profit carbon registry issuing ICROA-endorsed credits in and around cities and towns in the U.S.
- Avoided conversion protocol
- Ex post, ICROA-endorsed credits
- Carbon, Ecosystem, and Social Impacts from Preservation of At-Risk Forests
- Human benefits mapped to U.N. SDGs
36 registered preservation projects in 11 states with 149,182 public interest credits delivering benefits to millions of Americans where they live, work, learn, and recreate