Montana landowners see potential profit in land stewardship
| October 21, 2008 |  View for printing |
Scientists, farmers, ranchers, policy wonks and local government officials came together Monday to discuss how Montana landowners can manage their soil to absorb greenhouse gases and, in doing so, reap financial rewards.
Land-management techniques like no-till production, improved crop rotation and even the use of native plants help soil absorb carbon from the atmosphere and store it.
Some say landowners willing to sign on and practice such techniques are poised to profit.
By JESSICA MAYRER Chronicle Staff Writer
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(Many thanks to Ray Trumpower for passing this along. Russ)
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