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Restored Wetlands Considered for Carbon Offsets

by Pat Coate | October 15, 2009
"Some data suggests that wetlands could store six times more carbon per acre than forests."
- Ron Sass, Rice University professor

As landowners increasingly market forest lands for their carbon offsets, other sources are being considered.

Enter wetland restoration projects, which are known for helping absorb carbon dioxide.

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