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New England’s forests are critical in mitigating climate change, already sequestering large amounts of carbon each year and they have the potential to do much more. The 2022 Highstead report outlines five complementary strategies for enhancing forest-based climate solutions: preventing deforestation, creating reserves, improving forest management, promoting mass timber use, and increasing urban tree cover. These actions could help maximize forests’ potential to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate goals
In addition to the full report, Highstead offers several documents with additional information related to the report.
Report Summary – A 4-page synopsis of the report’s findings.
State & New England Briefs – 2-page overviews of how the five pathways outlined in the report affect each New England State as well as New England as a whole.
Supplements – Detailed references supporting the research used in the report.
Figures – Downloadable jpegs of the figures referenced in the report.
Press Release – Overview of project for media outlets.