Tomah Highlands Forestry Project

The Anew – Tomah Highlands Forestry Project spans 36,634 acres of northern hardwood and softwood forest in Maine and is managed by Baskahegan Company, a century-old leader in sustainable forestry. Facing economic pressures that historically forced higher timber harvests, Baskahegan Co. has used carbon revenues to adopt extended rotation cycles and maintain high forest carbon stocks, providing a financially viable alternative to intensive pulp-focused management. This approach allows the company to produce long-lived, high-value wood products while preserving forest health for the long term. The project also delivers significant biodiversity benefits, protecting critical habitat for bald eagles and other wildlife by reducing harvesting intensity and safeguarding nesting sites. Tomah Highlands demonstrates how carbon finance can enable climate-conscious, ecologically sustainable forest management, balancing carbon sequestration, economic resilience, and conservation outcomes.