Carbon Sequestration (Forest)
Estimate annual CO2 sequestration and total carbon stored by a forest based on acreage, forest type, and stand age.
Inputs
acres
years
Results
Annual CO₂ Sequestration
577.8 tons/year
Rate Per Acre5.8 tons CO₂/acre/yr
Forest TypeMixed
Total CO₂ Stored11,596 tons
Total Carbon Stored3,162 tons C
Carbon Credit Value (low)$8,667
Carbon Credit Value (high)$28,891
Equivalent Cars Offset125.6 cars/year
Equivalent Homes Offset77 homes/year
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your Forest Area in acres and select the dominant Forest Type (hardwood, softwood, or mixed).
- Enter the Stand Age in years to account for age-related growth rate changes.
- Review Annual CO₂ Sequestration in tons/year and Rate Per Acre to assess your forest's climate benefit.
- Check Carbon Credit Value to estimate the potential revenue from voluntary carbon markets.
- Use Equivalent Cars Offset and Homes Offset to communicate your forest's impact in relatable terms.
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