Market shifts to slow US Southeast forest carbon gains despite continued sink, researchers warn

Published 22:46 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 22:46 on May 5, 2026 / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A new modelling study projecting the evolution of the Southeastern US forest sector to 2070 warns of a gradual decline in the region’s carbon sink, with potential implications for the offset market.
A new modelling study projecting the evolution of the Southeastern US forest sector to 2070 warns of a gradual decline in the region’s carbon sink, with potential implications for the offset market.


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