NativState

Forest Matters

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If you own forest land, you’ve probably heard about carbon credits, but what do they really mean for you? Forest Matters is here to make sense of it. Hosted by NativState, a leading carbon developer, this show explains how carbon programs work, why sustainable forest management matters, and what steps you can take to conserve your land while creating new income opportunities.

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Timber Contracts and Forest Certification: What Landowners Need to Know 30.03.2026 15:15

In this episode of Forest Matters, NativState VP of Forestry Tim White shares important guidance about timber harvests for landowners enrolled in a forest carbon program. He points out that enrolling in a forest carbon program does not prohibit timber harvesting but instead requires harvests to align with long-term carbon stock goals and sustainable management standards. This episode also looks at...

Keeping Accurate Records = More Valuable Carbon Credits 06.03.2026 17:01

Episode 5 of Forest Matters features NativState VP of Forestry Tim White discussing the role of forest certification in strengthening credibility, traceability, and market value of forest products and carbon credits. This episode covers: How certification provides documented proof of sustainable forest management Environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and regulatory compliance Recordkee...

Managing Forests for Biodiversity: The Role of Sustainable Forest Certification 16.12.2025 13:25

The relationship between forest health and biodiversity cannot be understated and significantly impacts ecosystems and communities. In this episode of "Forest Matters,” NativState wildlife biologist Kevin Wood discusses the importance of biodiversity, species diversity, and habitat protection in sustainable forest management: How healthy forests support biodiversity The role of indicator spec...

High Conservation Value (HCV) Explained 26.11.2025 14:57

Identifying High Conservation Value (HCV) forests is an essential part of sustainable forest management and a key requirement within the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification process. HCV areas help ensure that rare species, unique ecosystems, and important cultural sites are protected—strengthening both ecological integrity and long-term forest value. In this episode of Forest Matters, N...

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): What Landowners Need to Know 30.10.2025 12:37

Enrollment in a sustainable forestry program helps ensure that landowners receive the highest value for the carbon credits developed from their land. Landowners enrolled in one of NativState’s forest carbon credit programs participate in at least one of three sustainable forest certification programs, the cost of which NativState bears. In this episode of Forest Matters, NativState VP of Forestry...

Unlocking Forest Value with Sustainable Certification 27.10.2025 15:19

Enrollment in a sustainable forestry program helps ensure that landowners receive the highest value for the carbon credits developed from their land. Landowners enrolled in NativState’s forest carbon credit programs participate in certification programs like Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and American Tree Farm System (ATFS). These programs document sustai...