Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Open Access Master's Report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental and Energy Policy (MS)
Administrative Home Department
Department of Social Sciences
Advisor 1
Nancy Langston
Committee Member 1
Mark Rouleau
Committee Member 2
Adam Wellstead
Abstract
This report examines the practice of carbon offset programs on private nonindustrial forestlands in the state of Michigan ass. Previously, the state of Michigan provided technical assistance for enrollment in carbon offsets through the Michigan Working Forest Carbon Offset Program, but this program has now been discontinued. Currently, private companies and nongovernmental organizations are developing projects throughout the state with nonindustrial private landowners. This descriptive analysis in this case study examines the roles of different forest practitioners who are working on carbon offsets, including private consulting foresters and foresters within Michigan public agencies. I review the academic and grey literature on practitioners, analyze the interviews for themes, and provide policy recommendations.
Recommended Citation
Hough Solomon, Zachary B., "A CASE STUDY ON THE PRACTICE OF CARBON OFFSET PROJECTS IN MICHIGAN: FOREST PRACTITIONERS’ PERSPECTIVES", Open Access Master's Report, Michigan Technological University, 2023.