The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Forests play an important role in the U.S. and global carbon cycle, and carbon sequestered by U.S. forests offsets 12-19% of U.S. fossil fuel emissions (in 2010). This report explains these processes and examines the science behind increasing the amount of carbon stored in forests and using wood to offset fossil fuel use.