Living Carbon

Just got back from a trip to one of Living Carbon’s reforestation project sites in Southern WV, where site prep is ongoing on a former surface mine. Mining and common reclamation practices result in compacted soils that often need to be ripped before trees can be planted. The goal is to get down past that rocky, top layer until we reach organic soil where tree seedlings can take root when we plant them in the spring. This work is not cheap or easy but luckily we have forester extraordinaire Andy Norris to oversee these projects, and a voluntary carbon market to finance this work that is so needed in Appalachia’s coal regions.

We are excited and proud to have been included on the new 50 by 2050 list! Produced by Congruent Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank, this list highlights climate tech companies working on promising technologies to reduce carbon emissions https://lnkd.in/gNNiEEqg #climatetech #innovation

Reforestation offers far-reaching benefits, from regulating carbon to enhancing biodiversity! A critical element of a project is assessing any potential negative impacts on endangered species. Resources like the IUCN Red List and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) critical habitat map provide comprehensive data on endangered species' habitats, population sizes, and major threats. 🗺️ At Living Carbon, we leverage geospatial analyses to avoid negative impacts and improve co-benefits for endangered species in the Appalachian region. For example, we can aid endangered species by restoring habitat connectivity and planting beneficial species in additional to restoring forest ecosystem function! 🌳 Check out this map by USFWS to learn more about federally listed species! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dh2Qeb2k #Reforestation #Biodiversity #EndangeredSpecies

👥 This afternoon, Living Carbon’s Lead Research Scientist Yongxian Lu is presenting at the IUFRO Tree Biotech Conference! His presentation is titled “Engineering Tree Metal Pathways to Enhance Carbon Sequestration and Retention”. We are honored to participate in this international conference on tree biotechnology and collaborate with a community rooted in the amazing biological properties of trees. 🌳 Click here to learn more about the events ➡️ https://treebiotech.org/ #naturebasedsolutions #treebiotech #carbondrawdown #genomics

👀 Check out this video tour of Living Carbon's greenhouse by MCJ Collective! We are excited to share where our trees begin their reforestation and afforestation journeys. 🌱 #naturebasedsolutions #greenhouse #carboncapture

📢 We are proud to share that Maddie will be speaking at the Carbon Unbound West Coast on October 24-25 in San Francisco! The summit will be an amazing opportunity to hear from a diverse group of leaders in carbon removal. Make sure to get your limited early bird tickets at this link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gb26br3e. #CarbonRemoval #WomenInCDR #ClimateAction 

Take a look at how our ornamental trees are doing! 👀🌿 A few months ago, these photosynthesis-enhanced poplars were shipped across 20 US states. Now rooted, they are able to both capture carbon and beautify landscapes! 👥 If you are interested, make sure to continue to follow along with our LinkedIn page and website for more updates on our community programs. https://lnkd.in/gcRd3A65 #ornamentaltrees #community #naturebasedsolutions #photosynthesis

Excited to be a part of the latest Temasek video series, which presents cutting edge solutions for a net zero future! Check out this episode to learn more about the science behind Living Carbon's photosynthesis enhanced trees and their potential to restore degraded ecosystems. #naturebasedsolutions

This week, Land Partnership Lead Jonathan Shears will be attending the West Virginia Forestry Association Annual Meeting! One of the major topics of discussion will be Improved Forest Management, a collaboration between forest managers, landowners, and scientists to retain carbon in trees for longer. 🌲🤝 ✏️ Check out Jonathan’s latest article to learn more about Living Carbon’s reforestation projects, which “are a win-win-win for the State’s ecology, economic development, and carbon sequestration potential.” Also, if you are attending the event, be sure to connect with Jonathan!  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5mASZCf #reforestation #carbonstorage #photosynthesis #IFM #naturebasedsolutions

Excited to share Living Carbon’s feature in the EQT Foundation 2023 Annual Report! This report highlights entrepreneurs and scientists across the world who are at the forefront of addressing today’s major challenges. 📈🌟 We are honored to be included alongside innovative companies dedicated to climate and nature. 🌍🌳 Click this link to download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eQRUS64r #syntheticbiology #climatechange #entrepreneur #naturebasedsolutions