Interest in natural carbon storage is on the rise. We asked three experts to help us look at why industry, landowners, conservationists, and policy makers are talking about forest carbon.
 

Panelists:
Ellen Shultzabarger, Pennsylvania State Forester, Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources

Kevin Yoder, Forester,  Family Forest Carbon Program, The Nature Conservancy of Pennsylvania 

Matt Gabler,  Executive Director,  Pennslyvania Forest Products Assoociation
 

Topics:

• How trees store carbon and why this matters

• Using carbon markets to generate income for small forest landowners

• The importance of a robust wood products market in preserving forested land

• How to weave carbon storage into the management of forests large and small

• Conservation policies and priorities

• Leaving a healthy forest for your children and grandchildren

• Forest management resources