Regenerating Afognak

North Coast Afognak Island, Alaska

 
 
 
 

mission

Protect 8,200+ acres of biodiverse, coastal temperate rainforest


Impact

Capture and store an estimated 1.2 million metric tonnes of CO2e


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About the project

Forests (when undisturbed) are carbon sinks - meaning they capture and store large amounts of CO2e. According to the EPA, U.S. forest ecosystems offset approximately 9% of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Add the other benefits like improved ground water and a habitat where biodiversity can thrive, and it becomes obvious why forests play such a vital role to nature’s balance.

Validated by Rainforest Alliance, and through perpetual conservation management, these 8,200+ acres of previously logged coastal temperate rainforest are being regenerated so old growth trees can capture and store an estimated 1.2 million metric tonnes of CO2e from the atmosphere.

Your support helps make sure this forest continues providing long term carbon storage, and a home for a variety of wildlife including Kodiak brown bear, river otter, bald eagle and five different species of Pacific salmon.

Project Documentation

Afognak Reforestation Overview

 

 

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