The Family Forest Carbon Program pays landowners not to timber their trees, then sells the additional growth as carbon credits. But critics question whether it leads to overall emissions reductions.By Theo Peck-SuzukiDavid Funk has spent decades working to restore the native forest ecosystems of southeast Ohio. Now, he’s finally getting paid for it—through a carbon credit program.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: December 06, 2025 06:13 PM
Atmospheric COâ‚‚
427.2 ppm
+17.6
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ‚„
1930.95 ppb
+-3.5
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year