PHILADELPHIA, PA — Finite Carbon has issued forest carbon credits for its 212,806-acre Northeast Carry Woodlands project in Maine under the American Carbon Registry’s Improved Forest Management v2.1 methodology, marking one of the first large-scale registrations under the updated standard.
All credits from the project carry the Core Carbon Principles label, a designation in the voluntary carbon market for credits meeting certain quality criteria.
The updated methodology changes how project baselines are evaluated and monitored, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in carbon offset projects and increase confidence in nature-based climate efforts.
The Northeast Carry Woodlands project is part of a broader ownership of more than 1 million acres of forestland in northern Maine managed by the Buck family.
The project is expected to generate measurable carbon storage outcomes while supporting forest management practices and contributing to the regional economy.
President David Stevenson said the methodology is designed to ensure measurable climate impact and support forest management.
“Using ACR’s robust IFM v2.1 methodology ensures measurable climate impact and supports healthy forest management across North America,” Stevenson said.
Ben Benoit, manager of the Buck family’s timberlands, said the project reflects a long-term focus on sustainable forest management.
“This project demonstrates our commitment to responsible, sustainable forest stewardship and delivers the highest integrity carbon solutions to the market,” Benoit said.
The project is certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, an independent program for sustainable forest management.
It also exceeds Maine Forest Service best management practices for water quality by maintaining forest cover along waterways, reducing soil erosion, and mitigating flooding.
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