Project Overview

This project evaluated carbon storage, sequestration, and removals on the Nash Stream Forest (NSF), New Hampshire’s largest state-owned property. Using a combination of Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) data, FIA-enhanced Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) runs, and detailed harvest and scale slip records from 1997–2024, the analysis quantified live above- and below-ground carbon stocks, modeled growth rates, and measured harvest outflows. Transportation emissions from hauling harvested wood to mills were also calculated. Results provide a comprehensive carbon balance assessment for NSF, situating outcomes within the broader context of sustainable forest management and enabling direct comparison to earlier FEMC work on Pisgah State Park.

Objectives

The project sought to: Quantify live carbon sequestration rates for Nash Stream Forest using CFI and FIA-enhanced models. Assess harvest removals from 1997–2024 using scale slip and ledger data. Estimate transportation-related emissions from log hauling. Compare sequestration and removals to evaluate whether growth exceeds harvest outflows. Provide benchmarks against Pisgah State Park to contextualize management intensity and sustainability.

Dataset Availability

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Status - Active

Start date: 2025-06-12

Anticipated end date: 2025-09-30

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