Working Trees™ works directly with landowners to make the transition to silvopasture as simple as possible, and then helps them earn revenue through carbon storage. During to process. Working Trees does helps you does the following with you:
Analyzes your farm’s current operations
Connects you with a technical service provider who can provide regionally-specific advice (as needed)
Helps you finding private and government funding sources to cover the upfront cost of implementing silvopasture
Monitors ongoing carbon storage, translating to a steady annual stream of revenue once established (often higher than cash rental rates)
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Eligibility
Working Trees is currently accepting applications from farmers into their pilot program. Any pasture or hay farmer east of the Great Plains is eligible as long as their land has been free of trees or shrubs for the last 10 years. When applying, Working Trees will provide a free Land Use Analysis to determine your final eligibility.
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Updated October 23, 2024
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