Capturing Carbon with Trees

Capturing Carbon with Trees
Presented by Christopher, Woodall, PhD on 9/18/18

Dr. Christopher Woodall looks at how forested rural area carbon assessment is done in the US. He discusses how these assessments suggest that forests currently offset over 10% of carbon dioxide associated with fossil fuel emissions every year. Because forests and trees in developed landscapes sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide through growth and expansion, their preservation could play an important role in the ability of the US to reach net zero emissions.

Christopher Woodall, PhD, is the Project Leader of the US Forest Service’s Center for Research on Ecosystem Change. The Center, which works in concert with dozens of state, local, industry, and university partners, gathers data in order to develop tools and techniques to better maintain forests in the northern region of the US. His work focuses on forest inventory analysis and research. Dr. Woodall has worked on various national and regional forest inventory programs, and has been involved with research and coordination activities for the US Forest Service and other federal agencies.

This presentation is part of the "Focus on Sustainability" webinar series prepared for landscape professionals and the public. The series is being presented through collaboration of:
The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA)
The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC)
The Sustainability Committee of the Illinois Landscape and Contractors Association (ILCA)
The Kansas City Native Plant Initiative (KCNP)
And ReScape California

Known regionally for their quality education programs, these organizations are working cooperatively to share knowledge with landscape professionals and the public from around the country and the globe to promote sustainable landscape practices.

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