Oregon forestry offsets

Oregon does not have a market-based emissions reduction program, but the state has authorized forest carbon offsets. Oregon permits the state forester to develop contracts with non-federal forest landowners to market, register, transfer or sell forest carbon offsets as a stewardship incentive. The sale of offsets must be at or greater than fair market value for non-federal forest owners. A portion of proceeds is directed to technical, financial and management assistance for non-federal forest landowners and to program administration. Activities eligible for offset credits include afforestation, reforestation and specific forest management practices.