Specifications include, but are not limited to: support carbon sequestration and carbon offset credits, and to formulate a proposal for the development of a carbon offset pilot program. Specifically, the consultant shall assist to: A.Identify areas of State lands with high carbon sequestration potential; B.Establish criteria for the per‐acre valuation of carbon sequestration on State lands with high carbon sequestration potential; C.Evaluate carbon registry program criteria for different carbon registries that would support carbon offset credits developed from State lands; D.Identify marketing opportunities for carbon offset credits, both in verified and voluntary markets, and criteria that will enhance the marketability of the credits.
