Upcoming FCCP Events:

May 8

FCWG 2018-19 Learning Exchange Series Session - The Family Forest Carbon Initiative

May 8, 2019 11:00AM - 12:00PM 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online (Zoom)

Josh Parrish, Director of the Working Woodlands Program at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Rita Hite, Executive Vice President of Woodlands at the American Forests Foundation (AFF), will overview the Family Forest Carbon Initiative.
Jun 5

FCWG 2018-19 Learning Exchange Series Session - Natural Climate Solutions in New Jersey: Rejoining RGGI and a Case Study of Duke Farms

June 5, 2019 3:00PM - 4:00PM Online (zoom)

Michael Catania, Executive Director of Duke Farms, will present "Natural Climate Solutions in New Jersey: Rejoining RGGI and a Case Study of Duke Farms".

Jul 10

FCWG 2018-19 Learning Exchange Series Session - Carbon Market Opportunities and Project Development Tools for Forest Owners

July 10, 2019 3:00PM - 4:00PM Online (zoom)

Sarah Wescott, Forest Program Manager at the Climate Action Reserve will present "Carbon Market Opportunities and Project Development Tools for Forest Owners."

About

The Forest Carbon and Climate Program aims to increase understanding and implementation of climate-smart forest management, which inextricably links climate change mitigation and adaptation. The FCCP was established to connect professionals, natural resource managers, decision-makers, students and the broader public with the value of forested lands and forest products in addressing climate change.

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Graduate Certificate

Earn a Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management. The Certificate consists of 3 3-credit courses, all available completely online. Participants include a wide range of graduate students, recent graduates, and working professionals.

Short Courses (CEUs)

Short courses, workshops, and webinars that are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Partners and Projects

Program objectives are achieved through working with strategic partners to better communicate and bring attention to key topics, create educational content and programming, and bridge dialogue gaps on carbon and climate topics related to forests and forested lands.