Conserving Native American tribal lands through community led forestry management
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is home to rich forest ecosystems that provide essential environmental, cultural, and economic benefits to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. However, the region faces growing challenges from climate change, including shifting weather patterns and extreme events, which threaten forest health and the sustainability of traditional practices.
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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Forest Carbon project is being implemented to address these challenges through improved forest management practices across approximately 15,356 acres of upland forests. By maintaining CO2 stocks above the regional baseline, the project seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sequestration. Forest types managed under this initiative include northern hardwoods, hemlocks, and other mixed forest stands. The project also focuses on long-term environmental benefits, such as protecting water quality, reducing soil erosion, and preserving habitats for diverse plant and animal species.
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Forest Carbon Project is designed to deliver long-term environmental benefits by maintaining forest carbon stocks above regional baseline levels. The project focuses on carbon sequestration, habitat protection for wildlife, trees, and plant species, as well as safeguarding water quality and reducing soil erosion. These measures aim to preserve the ecological integrity of the forested areas and contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region.
