Klawock Heenya Forestry Project

$19.99 per mT

Project Type: Forestry | Location: Klawock Alaska | Standard: ACR

The Klawock Heenya Project protects 8,600 acres of forest on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska—1,000 acres of which is old-growth forest, home to centuries-old trees and an abundance of biodiversity. The forests of Klawock Heenya have been utilized for centuries for subsistence uses such as firewood, housing materials, and canoe logs.

From 1980 to 2015, nearly all the commercially operable timber on Klawock Heenya lands was harvested, narrowly preserving the areas of old growth that remain. Since then, natural regeneration has resulted in thriving second growth forests, with trees reaching up to twelve feet in diameter. The registration and management of this forest carbon project helps ensure the long-term governance, protecting and preserving the health and age of the forest. Your purchase of carbon credits directly supports this project!

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Project Highlights

• This project reduces over 138,000 mT of carbon dioxide annually by increasing the storage of CO2 in the forest through reduced logging activity and increased natural forest growth.

• Indigenous Alaskans operate as the majority landowner through the Klawock Heenya Corporation (KHC). Established by the US government in 1971, the organization oversees settled lands and financial claims for Indigenous Alaskan Americans.

• Owners own company stock, with a goal to develop a sustainable economy that provides opportunities for community members and shareholders alike. KHC takes their role seriously, evident by their statement: "our land, our legacy, our life."

• Improved forest management plays a vital role in protecting freshwater systems, and the forest in the area acts as natural water filters.

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Why Support This Project

Deforestation plays a significant role in contributing to global warming emissions, accounting for as much as 10 percent of the total. When forests are cleared or burned, the carbon stored in trees is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas. This process intensifies the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere and leading to increased global temperatures. Additionally, deforestation disrupts the natural balance of the carbon cycle, as trees are vital in absorbing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The loss of forests not only eliminates this valuable carbon sink but also results in the release of stored carbon, exacerbating the problem further. Efforts to address deforestation and promote viable land management practices are crucial for mitigating climate change and reducing global warming emissions.

Sustainability Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a set of 17 interconnected goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The SDGs build upon the earlier Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) but are broader in scope, encompassing a wide range of economic, social, and environmental issues. They provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and achieving a more sustainable and equitable world.

To learn more about all SDGs, please click on each individual goal or click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do carbon credits work?

Terrapass carbon credits offset your carbon footprint by funding projects like reforestation, industrial emission reduction and landfill gas capture, which all reduce carbon emissions. Every 1,000 lbs you purchase reduces greenhouse gases equivalent to 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide. That's like taking one car off the road for an entire month.

How many carbon credits will offset the carbon footprint for my business?

6 metric tons per employee per year – that’s the carbon footprint of most office or retail businesses from energy use, waste, travel, shipping and commuting. Want to know your footprint? Calculate your carbon footprint with our online calculator.

Source: Offices and Carbon Emissions, A Climate Smart Industry Brief, Climate Smart Business, Inc., 2013

How many carbon credits will offset my personal carbon footprint?

16 metric tons per year is a typical carbon footprint for US individuals. That consists of 6 metric tons from home energy and waste, 5 metric tons from personal driving, and 5 metric tons from air travel (1 international trip or 5 domestic trips). Want to know your footprint? Calculate your carbon footprint with our online calculator.

Sources: www.epa.gov, www.eia.gov, www.bts.gov, www.fhwa.dot.gov, www.faa.gov

How does Terrapass ensure that its offset projects are really making a difference?

Terrapass ensures our offsets are making a difference in several ways. Prior to adding a project to our portfolio, we perform due diligence to fully understand the impact of each project. Once the project is in our portfolio we monitor and verify all of the emissions reductions that are taking place. Finally, all projects in our portfolio must pass the “additionality” test. Additionality refers to the concept of whether your carbon offset purchase really brings about carbon reductions, or whether the reductions would have happened anyway. If the purchase of carbon offsets is a critical factor in making the reductions happen, the reductions are said to be “additional” to the business-as-usual case. By verifying and checking at each step in the process we are committed to making sure our projects are clearing the air. Learn more about our Terrapass portfolio accountability.

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