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About
The Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) 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.
News and Events
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Michigan State University's Forest, Carbon, and Climate Program (FCCP) is adding fire ecology and management to its curriculum
Published on September 6, 2021
In article "E-Learning Program expanding to incorporate fire ecology studies", Lauren Noel outlines the addition of fire ecology and management to the FCCP curriculum as part of a suite of existing courses in the FCCP. -
2021 USDA NIFA Regional Expert Engagement Workshops
Published on August 31, 2021
FCCP hosted engagement workshops with forestry experts from three US regions to inform the development of geographically focused educational content on regional forests, climate change impacts, management challenges, and adaptive management interventions. -
How Michigan forests can do more to help protect the planet
Published on July 8, 2021
Lauren Cooper and Kylie Clay publish opinion piece in the Detroit Free Press titled "How Michigan forests can do more to help protect the planet." -
Latte & Learn: Carbon and Harvested Wood Product
Published on May 11, 2021
In this Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG) educational series, experts will introduce key concepts related to forests’ role in climate change mitigation. -
2020-21 FCWG Learning Exchange Series: The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions
Published on April 8, 2021
In this webinar, speakers Dave MacFarlane of Michigan State University and Leslie Brandt of the US Forest Service will present "The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions."
Graduate Certificate
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management. The Certificate consists of three 3-credit courses, all available completely online. Participants include a wide range of graduate students, recent graduates, and working professionals.
Professional Development Courses
The FCCP hosts a collection of online non-credit courses that provide professionals with practical knowledge and skill-building in topics of forest carbon science, policy, and management.
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.
Engagement + ORL
The FCCP engages with various audiences through activities like free webinars, an online community for our alumni, event participation, and trainings. These activities create accessible outlets to share information about forest carbon and climate adaptation and mitigation to connect decision-makers with the communities they serve.
Forest Carbon and Climate Job Opportunities
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Communications and Social Media Student Assistant
Hiring Organization: Forest Carbon and Climate Program, Department of Forestry
Employment type: Part-Time
Application Deadline: September 25, 2021
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Academic Specialist – Outreach - Forests Carbon and Climate Program
Hiring Organization: Forest Carbon and Climate Program, Department of Forestry
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: October 4, 2021
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Student Research Assistants – Forest Carbon and Climate Program
Hiring Organization: Forest Carbon and Climate Program, Department of Forestry
Employment type: Part-Time
Application Deadline: October 31, 2021
Contact
To reach the Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP) with comments or questions, email forestc@msu.edu.
To receive additional forest carbon and climate news, events, and course announcements, join our mailing list below.
FCCP Publications & Articles:
For a full list of published content and news. please visit our Engagement page.
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2021 USDA NIFA Regional Expert Engagement Workshops
Published on August 31, 2021
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How Michigan forests can do more to help protect the planet
Published on July 8, 2021
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Latte & Learn: Carbon and Harvested Wood Product
Published on May 11, 2021