Natural climate solutions, such as improved forest management and agroforestry, are crucial for mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. Combined with cutting emissions and accelerating renewable energy, natural climate solutions offer immediate and cost-effective ways to tackle the climate crisis—while also supporting people and the planet.

The voluntary carbon market is a necessary tool to fund these solutions and can offer rural landowners and owners of small, family forests additional money by paying for sustainable farming, ranching and forestry practices. To make the most of the voluntary carbon market and ensure maximum impact for the climate, landowners need access to reliable, science-based resources. This report is evidence that the U.S.D.A. is taking steps toward providing landowners with the tools they need for success.”