Finite Carbon has achieved the issuance of forest carbon credits for its 212,806-acre Northeast Carry Woodlands project in Maine. The development marks one of the first large-scale applications of the American Carbon Registry’s (ACR) updated Improved Forest Management (IFM) v2.1 methodology.
Located within a million-acre tract owned by the Buck family, the project area encompasses a diverse landscape of hardwood and softwood forests, including sections of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and the Penobscot River. The credits generated carry the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label, a designation intended to signpost high-quality assets within the voluntary carbon market.
The updated ACR methodology focuses on refined baseline evaluations and monitoring to increase transparency in nature-based climate solutions. Beyond carbon sequestration, the project maintains Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification and implements water quality protections that exceed state requirements for riparian zones.
“This project underscores our dedication to providing high-integrity forest carbon credits. Using ACR’s robust IFM v2.1 methodology ensures measurable climate impact,” stated David Stevenson, President of Finite Carbon.
The initiative aims to balance long-term carbon storage with the economic stability of one of the largest private forest landscapes in the eastern United States.
“This project demonstrates our commitment to responsible, sustainable forest stewardship and delivers the highest integrity carbon solutions to the market,” noted Ben Benoit, manager of the Buck family’s timber lands.
