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The western forests of the Pacific Northwest are one of the most productive regions in the United States. Referred to as the Emerald Edge, this region provides beneficial ecosystem services such as water and air purification, habitat areas, and cultural and economic importance to humans. The forests within the Emerald Edge also pose an opportunity for the implementation of natural climate solutions (NCS)—conservation, restoration, and land management actions that increase carbon sequestration or avoid greenhouse gas emissions.
In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, we will inform NCS strategies on private forest lands within the Emerald Edge by performing economic analysis to determine the cost-effectiveness of implementing management interventions meant to increase carbon sequestration.