Oregon's Henry Creek Project Turns Wildfire Scars Into 576K Carbon Credits
A major reforestation effort in Oregon has produced nearly 576,000 certified carbon credits. The Henry Creek Reforestation Project restored land scorched by the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire near Molalla. Partners EFM Investments, Mast Reforestation, and Anew Climate led the initiative using both traditional and cutting-edge methods. The project spans 891 acres in Clackamas County, where wildfires left the landscape severely damaged. Over 825,000 seedlings were planted by hand across the entire site. For the first time, Mast Reforestation’s drone-based seeding technology was also deployed, distributing more than 1.2 million seeds across nearly 300 acres.
Developed under the Climate Action Reserve’s Climate Forward Reforestation Methodology (v.2.0), the project recently received certification. The resulting 575,861 carbon removal credits have already attracted buyers, including Shopify and the Arbor Day Foundation. A portion of the credits remains available for purchase through Anew Climate.
The Henry Creek initiative marks one of the first projects under the updated Climate Action Reserve methodology. Its success combines drone innovation with traditional reforestation techniques. The verified credits now support ongoing climate action while restoring fire-damaged ecosystems.
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