Sliced:🎙️ Seeds of Change – A Discussion With Mast Reforestation
Today we release the seventh episode of Untangling Climate Finance.
In this episode, Jay speaks with Grant Canary (Founder & CEO) and Jonathan Loevner (VP, Carbon Markets & Policy) of Mast Reforestation.
The three connected in September 2023 and dove deep into the innovative financial mechanisms and environmental strategies driving Mast’s post-wildfire reforestation efforts. They discuss their $15 million project financing deal with Carbon Streaming and the concept of stream financing as an approach to supporting reforestation projects, highlighting its potential to unlock new opportunities in carbon removal credits.
The conversation explores Mast’s pivotal role in post-wildfire recovery, detailing how their work not only restores ecosystems but also contributes to the global carbon sequestration effort. Grant and Jonathan share insights into the challenges of scaling their business, emphasizing the importance of clever financing in accelerating reforestation efforts.
Further into the discussion, the duo sheds light on the methodologies that underpin their projects, particularly focusing on the US Forest Protocol from Climate Action Reserve (CAR). Additionally, they touch upon the novel concept of wood vaults, explaining how this approach can play a critical role in carbon capture and storage.
Recently, Mast made headlines with developments their reforestation and carbon credit initiatives. In a further collaboration with Carbon Streaming, they secured a deal for 91,500 carbon credits from its California Baccala Ranch project.
Through their conversation, Jay, Grant, and Jonathan illustrate the multifaceted approach Mast Reforestation is taking to address forest fires, a shortage of seedlings, and blending finance and creative environmental solutions.
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