Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Forest Carbon Project Synopsis
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) is a federally recognized Indian tribe and the successor in interest of the L’Anse Band of Chippewa Indians. In August 2020, KBIC Tribal Council voted to move forward with a carbon development project and enrolled 16,500 acres of tribal forestland, a decision that complemented the Tribe’s sustainable timber management efforts.
Working With Tribal Nations
By maintaining forest and recreational opportunities, the project contributes to tourism, an important resource to the local economy, while providing new revenue streams and ensuring sustainable forest management.
Environmental Co-Benefits
The funds generated to meet KBIC’s environmental vision, which includes maintaining the pristine waters of Lake Superior, are ensuring that the Tribe has a long-term land use plan and can implement sustainable management practices on its tribal homelands.
Creating Real Climate Impact
Ongoing carbon storage will be regularly monitored through forest inventories. The project is being developed as part of the Tribal Land Conservation Initiative. The carbon offset project is expected to yield approximately 105,000 ERT in the first issuance.
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