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2	"Global warming - the single..." Global warming - the single biggest long-term threat to PA's existing natural heritage.
3	PA is Part of the problem: Emits 1% of planet’s global warming emissions Generates more global warming pollution than 106 developing countries combined. 3^rd among all states in global warming emissions.
4	"The largest landowner in PA" The largest landowner in PA. 2 million+ of acres of public lands important to offsetting PA’s contribution to global warming Requires DCNR to develop new approaches, new tools - particularly as carbon markets develop.
5	Relevant work done so far BOF - planning/management tools with potential to save/store carbon at significant levels. TopoGeo - leading participant in Midwest Region Carbon Sequestration Project (MRCSP). May 2005 Introduction to Terrestrial CS workshop
6	Now…A Carbon Management Plan Meaningful Compatible with our core mission programs.
7	Participation In The Process The Pennsylvania Environmental Council The Center for Climate Strategies
8	Participation In The Process DCNR carbon planning and policy development team: Conservation Science Forestry State Parks Topographic and Geologic Survey Policy
9	Participation (cont’d) State Agency Liaisons: DEP PGC PennDOT Dept. of Ag
10	Participation (cont’d) University Research/Policy Team (technical/advisory) NGOs (technical and policy input) Public
11	DCNR Carbon Plan: Big Picture Quantify DCNR’s potential to offset PA’s GHG emissions through terrestrial and/or geologic CS. Place CS opportunities in context. Elevate value of open space preservation, private lands stewardship thru carbon management policies. Inform state policy development.
12	DCNR Carbon Plan (cont’d): Capture co-benefits from CS activities (habitat restoration, water quality, etc.) Demonstration projects/pilots for geologic and terrestrial CS, CBM capture
13	DCNR Carbon Plan (cont’d): Position DCNR to generate and trade carbon credits, a new revenue source for conservation. Develop institutional and public ed programs on climate change, impacts on PA forests, natural resources, and carbon saving strategies.
14	Coverage of Issues Carbon and other GHGs • Forest and geologic resources, including CBM • All potential implementation mechanisms • Departmental and state level actions (including private lands) • 2010 and 2020 time periods
15	Work Plan Selection Of Early Policy And Program Options For Analysis - Oct. 06 Public Review And Input Of Draft Options And Assessments – Jan. 07
16	Work Plan (cont’d) Iterations of analysis and policy option design alternatives, as needed. Final Recommendations to DCNR – April 07 Final Report – June 07
17	Selection of Policy Options Decision Criteria GHG reduction potential Cost effectiveness Additional (non GHG) impacts Feasibility issues Actions/policies that will provide PA with a competitive advantage
18	DCNR as policy resource Understand technologies, markets, frameworks (e.g. registries) that impact CS opportunities. Identify/fill info gaps on CS options. Develop first-cut standards/protocols. Identify actions – by DCNR, stakeholders, PA - to position favorably in a carbon-sensitive world.
19	“The Magnificent 7” Priorities for Analysis - Geologic Geo seq pilot in Greene County Pilot CBM project in the anthracite region Promote R&D on chemical sequestration Fill data gaps on potential geo seq sites outside of western PA
20	“Mag 7” – Geologic (cont’d) Fill data gaps on the pipeline network in PA - possible transport of CO₂ from sources to seq sites Develop model protocols for siting/operation of geo seq sites Develop GIS system to aid selection/operation of geo seq sites
21	“The Magnificent 7” Priorities for Analysis - Terrestrial Conservation of forestland base Avoid deforestation, reduced clearing/conversion Promote working forests Preserve open space Forest establishment and restoration Increase stocking of poorly stocked lands Afforestation/reforestation in short- or long-rotation Ensure regeneration of existing forestland following disturbance
22	“Mag 7” – Terrestrial (cont’d) Forest management Thinning/density management; rotation length Balancing logging residue recovery, forest health Protection – insect, disease, fire Wood/biomass energy Electricity Thermal Liquid fuels
23	“Mag 7” – Terrestrial (cont’d) Wood products Expanded used/longevity of wood products in building materials Alternatives to landfilling wood waste Urban Forestry Public/Institutional education
24	Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/info/carbon/
25	Questions?