Sustainability Magazine
By Chloe Williment
What does it actually look like to put money back in the hands of the people protecting America’s forests?
In this Q&A, NativState CEO Stuart Allen explains how the company works with small private landowners across the Southeast, aggregating forestland, certifying projects, and creating real income from carbon markets without forcing a choice between the land and financial survival.
With 800,000+ acres enrolled and more than $30 million returned directly to landowners, the model is proving that economic and environmental goals don’t have to compete.