Carbon Harvest funds and monitors agroforestry projects with carbon sequestration potential. They identify suitable land bases and human capacity, then track project needs and environmental impact from design to harvest.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many businesses and individuals seek to offset their carbon footprint, but current carbon offset programs often lack transparency and regional specificity, making it difficult to verify the environmental impact and ensure local community benefits. Existing national and global offset frameworks may not accurately reflect regional variations in carbon sequestration rates and project accountability.
Solution
Carbon Harvest aims to address these issues by establishing a regional carbon offset platform focused on agroforestry projects within the Southern Appalachian region. The platform facilitates the funding and implementation of regenerative land management practices on local farms, emphasizing the integration of trees and agriculture to maximize carbon sequestration. Carbon Harvest works with landowners to design and implement carbon farming plans, connecting them with community members and businesses seeking to invest in local emissions reduction. By prioritizing regional projects, Carbon Harvest seeks to create a more transparent and accountable system where participants can directly witness the impact of their investments on local ecosystems and communities.
Target Audience
Carbon Harvest targets businesses and individuals seeking to offset their carbon emissions through investments in regional, verifiable agroforestry projects, as well as farmers and landowners interested in implementing carbon farming practices on their land.
Features
- Facilitates carbon farm planning for landowners, incorporating agroforestry and other carbon farming practices.
- Connects businesses and individuals with local farmers to fund carbon sequestration projects.
- Focuses on agroforestry projects, which integrate trees and woody plants into cropland or pasture for enhanced carbon capture.
- Offers carbon management planning services to businesses and organizations.
- Employs a regional approach to carbon offsetting, ensuring projects are measurable, transparent, and beneficial to the local community.