Mast Reforestation

Our team at Carbon Streaming Corporation was thrilled to attend #VERGE24 last week! The event was filled with passion and commitment from every attendee, all dedicated to impactful climate action. We were deeply inspired by the conversations, connections, and shared vision we witnessed for a sustainable future. A highlight was the chance to co-host the networking lounge with one of our project partners, Mast Reforestation. If you're interested in learning more about Mast’s Sheep Creek Reforestation Project, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/evGZAV9t Thank you to all the incredible minds we met, and a big shout-out to the Trellis Group team for making this event possible. Let’s keep the momentum going! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #VCM

🤔 Ever heard of a hoedad? 🌱 This iconic wooden-handled hand tool is used by forestry teams to efficiently plant bare-root seedlings grown in nurseries into natural sites. 🌲 The hoedad has been used to plant millions of trees and inspired the founding of the so-called "Hoedads" in the 1960s, a group that advocated for the reforestation of diverse tree stands. 👉 Learn more about the funky history of the forestry tool that inspired a counter-cultural movement: https://lnkd.in/dT38NHfM

A recent The Associated Press story paints a sobering picture of forest health in the Western U.S.: ➡️ Climate-driven impacts: 🔥 Larger, hotter wildfires are wiping out seed banks and creating the perfect conditions for more fires, droughts, and infestations. ➡️The reforestation gap: 🌲 Forests are burning much faster than we can restore them. The current gap of 3.8M+ acres is expected to triple by 2050. ➡️ Adaptation: As forest ecologist Matthew Hurteau says, we can’t rely on the old “plant-and-pray” approach. We need smarter strategies like careful site selection and replanting for a changing climate. At Mast, we’re working to restore resilient forests more capable of handling severe fires, drought, and other threats exacerbated by climate change and other factors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBVqUCJj Read the article linked in the comments.

I put in 1.5 days at Trellis Group's VERGE conference in San Jose last week and still made it home for trick or treating! Time well spent among fascinating, accomplished, and promising people in the world of #climatetech! It was especially awesome to spend time in Mast Reforestation's serene, forest-themed networking lounge 🌲 A few other takeaways: 1. Political uncertainty is restraining action, temporarily: the U.S. election was on everyone's mind but as a factor to consider, not as a potential cataclysm. Make no mistake: many #climate stakeholders (especially VC investors) are waiting to see the results and will adjust plans accordingly; no one is going to just give up if the results aren't good. 2. Greenhushing is an epidemic: many companies, especially big, household brands, continue to make great strides on #sustainability. Almost none of them are talking about publicly, and that's a mistake. Whatever the latest "hot take" on #ESG etc. is, effective #communication of initiatives that make people and ecosystems healthier and happier is always valuable. 3. The voluntary carbon market is still a big deal: I met just as many (if not more) climate pros innovating around carbon credits and the VCM as in years past, and new ideas keep coming. Conversations with those innovators (h/t CarbonPool!) reinvigorated my belief that the VCM will become a massive catalyst of climate progress, only question is when.

This week at #VERGE24, we hosted our 🌲Forest Retreat🌲 Networking Lounge in partnership with Carbon Streaming Corporation. Throughout the conference, attendees took a break from the bustle to relax among the trees, connect with colleagues, and recharge. 💚 We appreciate everyone who mentioned that this space was where they set up all their meetings. It means the world to us to know that we were able to provide a relaxing space for you to collaborate with peers and colleagues and make progress on our climate goals. We hope to see you again in 2025! Credit: Trellis Group 

Come say hi or have your meetings in the #VERGE24 Mast Networking Lounge! If you’re here and we haven’t linked up yet, DM me!

Great to see Mast Reforestation‘s green 401k provider Breene Murphy from Carbon Collective at our networking lounge (and short film theatre). They're truly delivering a 401k option for our employees whose portfolio mix passes an actually stringent sustainability portfolio. (It also offers all employees other portfolio mixes such as Vanguard’s). #VERGE24

🌲 🌲 Day 2 at #VERGE24 where ideas are taking root in our forest retreat🌲 🌲 We're excited to have our CEO, Grant Canary, and our Director of Carbon Market Partnerships, Neil Coppinger, at our Mast Networking Lounge. If you haven't met them yet, swing by and introduce yourself 👋 Let's make the most of Day 2! 📍 Find us in the 🌲 Grand Ballroom, San Jose McEnery Convention Center🌲 Credit: Trellis Group

That’s a wrap on Day 1️⃣ of #VERGE24 at our 🌲Mast Networking Lounge🌲, which is relaxing as is energizing. It’s been wonderful to see so many passionate peers, familiar faces, and colleagues who took a moment to unwind and connect. If you haven’t stopped by yet, we’ll see you tomorrow! Credit: Trellis Group

🌲 We’re live at #VERGE24. Join us in our 🌲🌲 forest retreat 🌲🌲 for a moment to relax, connect, and explore. In our space, you can: 👋 Network with fellow attendees 🎥 Watch Mast Films’ short documentaries 👀 Experience our interactive exhibits 😎 Unwind in a peaceful escape 📍 Find us in the Grand Ballroom, San Jose McEnery Convention Center Credit: Trellis Group