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Insights on natural capital, forest management, and opportunities for landowners.

Mar 25, 2026 Company

Meet Sylvia: Your Personal Forest Guide

Get personalized answers about your forest — timber value, forest health, tax guidance, and more. Now available as an early preview for all NCX landow...

Open pine stand with widely spaced mature seed trees and young pine seedlings regenerating in the understory

Mar 16, 2026 Land Management

Zack Parisa

Your pine is mature. Now what?

For Southern pine landowners who aren't ready to invest $300 an acre in replanting — there's a middle path between clearcutting and doing nothing.

Attendees watching a prescribed burn from an overlook at the GFA Landowner Field Day in Butler, Georgia

Feb 27, 2026 Community

Boots on the ground at Georgia's first landowner field day

NCX team members joined 70 landowners in Butler, GA for the Georgia Forestry Association's inaugural field day — complete with a live prescribed burn...

Recently harvested pine tract with stumps and new green growth emerging from red clay soil at golden hour

Feb 26, 2026 Land Management

Zack Parisa

Should you plant pine? How to think about the investment.

You've got a cleared site and a decision to make. Here's a framework for thinking through whether to plant, how much to spend, and what to expect.

Healthy mature forest viewed through a chain-link fence, morning light filtering through the canopy

Feb 25, 2026 Natural Capital

Carbon markets failed your forest — here's what still works

The GHG Protocol just excluded forests from corporate carbon accounting. Voluntary carbon markets are in freefall. Your timber is still worth real mon...

Mature loblolly pine plantation with tall straight trunks and pine straw ground cover

Feb 20, 2026 Land Management

Zack Parisa

The broken promise of pine — what collapsing pulp markets actually cost landowners

If you planted pine ten years ago, the investment case you were sold no longer exists. Here's what the numbers actually look like now.

Looking up at tall pine and hardwood trees reaching toward a blue sky

Feb 6, 2026 Land Management

Your Forest Is a Growing Asset—Here's How to Value It

Forest Forecast now shows your 30-year timber value projection, helping you understand how your trees appreciate over time without harvesting.

Stacked timber logs at a forest landing showing varying diameters from pulpwood to sawtimber

Jan 24, 2026 Land Management

How Timber Buyers Decide What Your Trees Are Worth

See your forest the way timber buyers do—with diameter distribution, product mix, and 30-year projections now available in Forest Forecast.

Rows of mature loblolly pine trees with golden morning light filtering through the canopy

Jan 12, 2026 Land Management

What's a Fair Price for Your Timber?

Learn what determines timber value, how to get a reliable estimate, and how NCX can help you bring your timber to market with confidence.

Jan 6, 2026 Natural Capital

Introducing Forest Forecast: See What's Possible for Your Land

Introducing Forest Forecast: See What's Possible for Your Land For most landowners, their forest is one...

Jul 16, 2025 New Features

Liability Insurance for Your Land

When you own land, it’s easy to forget how much liability you carry. You may not see it, but every tree, trail, and visitor brings a layer of risk. At...

May 20, 2025 Natural Capital

After the Storm: What Landowners in Kentucky and Missouri Need to Know

The recent tornadoes that swept through Kentucky and Missouri have left a trail of devastation. Homes damaged, lives disrupted, and forests changed. A...

May 15, 2025 Natural Capital

Top 5 Benefits of Solar Leasing for Landowners

For landowners looking to increase revenue, solar leasing is becoming one of the most compelling opportunities out there. Instead of relying solely on...

Firefighter walking towards controlled burn

Apr 2, 2025 Land Management

Prescribed Fire: The Benefits and Risks of Controlled Burns on Forestland

Introduction Fire has shaped landscapes for millennia. For private landowners, prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is a proven tool to...

Mar 27, 2025 Natural Capital

New Bipartisan Bill Would Deliver Tax Relief for Forest Landowners After Disasters

Critical Context When hurricanes, wildfires, ice storms, or pest outbreaks hit, the financial impact on forest landowners can be devastating. Timber,...

Mar 21, 2025 Natural Capital

Generational Stewardship: Gayle Townsend Boclair’s Family Land Story

Land Rooted in History “This is our piece of the earth.” Gayle and her siblings recall their father, Dewey Townsend, telling them this throughout thei...

Mar 13, 2025 Natural Capital

American Forest Foundation's Path to 100K Acres Enrolled

This sponsored article is a highlight of a program available on NCX. In 2024, the American Forest Foundation (AFF) reached the milestone of 100,000 ac...

Mar 6, 2025 Natural Capital

President Trump's New Executive Orders on Domestic Timber Production, Explained for Private Forest Landowners

Critical Context To help you understand the executive orders issued by the White House earlier this week, we’ll outline important context about public...

Mar 5, 2025 Land Management

Protect Your Forest with The Southern Pine Beetle Checkup from NCX

Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) is a small but destructive insect that poses a significant and ongoing threat to forests in the Southeastern United States....

Feb 27, 2025 Natural Capital

What Do Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Mean for Forest Landowners?

Introduction The recent threat of tariffs by the U.S. on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has introduced a wave of uncertainty across various in...

Feb 12, 2025 Natural Capital

Growing your Natural Capital Net Worth: 5 Ways to Think Like the "Richest" Landowners

Every landowner is managing a portfolio of Natural Capital Assets. The landowners who truly stand out—the ones we might call the “richest” in the full...

Feb 3, 2025 Land Management

How Recreational Land Leasing is Transforming Property Income: A Modern Landowner's Guide

The old "No Hunting" signs are coming down. Across America, savvy landowners are discovering their acreage holds more value than they imagined - and i...

Jan 31, 2025 Natural Capital

Choose the Best Programs for Your Land with Personalized Comparisons

Every landowner has different goals. Some want to simply generate steady income while maintaining control of their land. Others are focused on improvi...

Jan 27, 2025 Natural Capital

Land Rich? What's your Natural Capital "Net Worth"?

Introduction Your land can be a source of prosperity or it can be a drain on your finances.  The Natural Capital Assets–trees, soil, water, and e...

Jan 7, 2025 Natural Capital

Natural Capital Scorecard - How does your land score?

Today, NCX is launching the Natural Capital Scorecard. For the first time, any landowner can track the performance of their natural capital portfolio...

Jan 3, 2025 Natural Capital

Your Land is a Natural Capital Portfolio

Introduction Your land is a portfolio of natural capital. Just as your financial portfolio might consist of your home, stocks, bonds, and other financ...

Dec 18, 2024 Land Management

2025 Outlook: Biggest Threats and Opportunities for Private Landowners

As we enter 2025, private landowners are presented with both remarkable opportunities and significant threats. From the expansion of new markets to un...

A yellow Kentucky warbler sits on a branch

Dec 11, 2024 Land Management

Natural Capital Program Consideration Pocket Guide

There are hundreds of natural capital programs available to landowners, but they can be hard to understand and compare. Whether you are considering co...

Nov 13, 2024 Science & Tech

Protect Your Land with Loss Detection

Storms, diseases, and timber theft can destroy the value of your forest quickly and unexpectedly.  A slow response can turn a small problem into...

Oct 7, 2024 Land Management

Natural Disaster Resources for Forest Landowners

With the recent devastation caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, and pest outbreaks in the southeast and wildfires throughout the west, landowners through...

Sep 24, 2024 Natural Capital

What is the process to develop a carbon project and sell carbon credits?

Carbon is stored in your trees and soil, but the process for actually turning that carbon into an asset that can be bought and sold is complex. To get...

Sep 19, 2024 Natural Capital

Top 4 Things to Know About Recreational Leasing on Your Land

Figuring out the best way to safely monetize recreational leasing as a landowner can be confusing. There are numerous ways you can earn income from le...

Sep 18, 2024 Company

NCX Membership Updates, September 2024

NCX Membership Updates, September 2024 NCX's mission is to create fair and honest natural capital markets for landowners. If you ever feel we are not...

Sep 3, 2024 Company

Announcing NCX Membership for Landowners

Today, NCX is launching NCX Membership to give landowners like you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind about your land. Do you have questions like:...

May 20, 2024 Company

Why Did NCX Stop the 1-Year Forest Carbon Program?

In 2018, NCX started running our own forest carbon program that has since been discontinued.  The program's 1-year term length was extremely popu...

May 9, 2024 Community

How I Increased My Annual Land Income with NCX

Hello, I’m Will Smith. I’m originally from Maine but now reside in Chicago with my wife Andrea and our two children, Coren and Preston. Back in the la...

Apr 25, 2024 Community

From City Life to Sustainable Farming: Jef Kahn's Journey with NCX

I am Jef, raised in Queens, NY. After finishing college, the only thing I was certain of was that I wanted to live in the country. In the mid-'80s, I...

Apr 8, 2024 Land Management

Family Land: A Guide to Multi-Generational Land Management

Growing up on a family farm or forest creates a special bond between your family and the land. Families make treasured memories in the woods and field...

Mar 29, 2024 Natural Capital

NCX Eligibility Maps: Which of your acres qualify for each program?

Introduction NCX helps landowners like you find the right programs for you and your land. There are a bewildering array of programs for landowners, bu...

Mar 15, 2024 Community

NCX Road Tour: Top 5 Takeaways

NCX founders Zack and Max hit the road to meet with farmers, ranchers, and forest owners all across the US. Here are some of our top takeaways.

Feb 20, 2024 Community

Comparing New Income Opportunities for Your Land in 2024

Are you a landowner looking for new income opportunities from your land? NCX recently hosted an informative webinar in collaboration with LandCAN that...

Jan 30, 2024 Community

NCX on Tour: AL, GA, MS, OH, PA

NCX is hitting the road to connect with landowners like you! In February, we'll be visiting Alabama , Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio, and Pennsylvania . W...

Jan 17, 2024 Natural Capital

Comparing Payment Schedules Between Natural Capital Programs

Two otherwise similar programs might have two different payment schedules. One might do a payment upfront. Another might do a significantly larger pay...

Dec 20, 2023 Natural Capital

No Trees, No Problem. Natural Capital Programs for Farmers and Ranchers

Are you a farmer or rancher?  Own open, arable land?  NCX can help you create additional revenue streams from your land through the many nat...

Dec 11, 2023 Land Management

NCX: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landowners

Do you want to know your land’s true value? Welcome to NCX , where your land is a canvas for purpose, pros...

Nov 14, 2023 Natural Capital

What is a Carbon Credit and How do I Grow One?

Are carbon credits a good revenue stream for your land?  To make an informed decision, you’ll need to understand what a carbon credit is and how...

Oct 24, 2023 Natural Capital

Discover Natural Capital on Your Property

Your land might be worth twice as much as you think.  The emerging nature-positive economy is changing how land is valued and paying landowners w...

Oct 18, 2023 Natural Capital

NCX Marketplace Walkthrough - Recorded Webinar

Earlier this week, NCX CEO Zack Parisa hosted a walkthrough of the new NCX marketplace for landowners and answered questions about how landowners can...

Oct 3, 2023 Land Management

Your Guide to the Nature-Positive Economy

Today we're announcing a major expansion of the NCX platform to better serve landowners like you.  Log in to NCX.com to discover and compare doze...

May 1, 2023 Company

An update from NCX co-founders Zack Parisa and Max Nova

NCX’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive economy. Achieving this mission will require a massive effort across billions of ac...

Apr 4, 2023 Natural Capital

4 Things Holding Back the Carbon Market

On March 29th, a group of climate leaders including Zeke Hausfather of Stripe, Alicia Seiger of Stanford, Elizabeth Sturcken of Environmental Defense...

The core carbon principles of governance, emissions impact, sustainable development

Mar 31, 2023 Natural Capital

The ICVCM Core Carbon Principles Leaves Carbon Buyers and Sellers Still Looking for Guidance

This post was originally posted on LinkedIn, by Dr. Spencer Meyer, Head of Science at NCX Yesterday the  The Integrity Council for the Voluntary...

Mar 15, 2023 Science & Tech

Sharing Our Code For Accessing FIA Data

At NCX we rely heavily on our nation’s forest inventory program called the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA), a critical program run by the U.S. For...

San Francisco skyline Carbon Market panel event image'

Mar 9, 2023 Natural Capital

Limits to Growth: What’s Holding Back the Carbon Market?

NCX blog post

Jan 26, 2023 Natural Capital

On-Demand Webinar: The Path to Nature Positive Carbon Credits Starts with Better Measurement

NCX blog post

Zack Parisa and Michael Corden PopTech talk corden poptech talk

Jan 17, 2023 Natural Capital

PopTech Talk on the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Carbon Offsets

Zack Parisa, CEO of NCX, spoke with his former Yale School of Forestry classmate, Michael Coren, climate journalist and member of t...

Dec 15, 2022 Natural Capital

Why Measuring Biodiversity Co-Benefits in Carbon Credits Matters

As the market for carbon credits continues to grow, it's essential that we bring biodiversity "along for the ride," not just because it's the right th...

Dec 8, 2022 Natural Capital

NCX interview at COP27 Innovation Zone

Zack Parisa, CEO of NCX, attended COP27 this November. While at Climate Action’s Sustainable Innovation forum, he discussed the role that natu...

Nov 28, 2022 Company

An update from NCX co-founders Zack Parisa and Max Nova

Earlier today, we took the incredibly difficult step of reducing the size of our team by 40%. This is the hardest decision we’ve had to make since fou...

image from video of interview between zack and terry

Nov 18, 2022 Community

A conversation about forests and foresters with the CEO of SAF

NCX was thrilled to sponsor and participate in the Society o...

Nov 7, 2022 Natural Capital

NCX: Building Markets for All the Values of Forests

NCX stands for the Natural Capital Exchange. The idea with the Natural Capital Exchange is to put all of the benefits of natural systems on...

Sep 28, 2022 Natural Capital

A Risky Climate Bet: Promises vs. Results in Carbon Credits

Carbon credits incentivize action that benefits the climate. How and when we credit that benefit matters. As of today, nearly 95% of the promised carb...

Sunlight peeks through the thick trunks of a mature forest

Sep 21, 2022 Natural Capital

Introducing the Time Value of Carbon

We are pleased to announce the publication of the peer-reviewed paper “The Time Value of Carbon Storage” in a forthcoming issue of Forest Policy and E...

Aug 17, 2022 Natural Capital

NCX on the SEC's Proposed Climate Risk Disclosure Rules

On June 17, NCX submitted comments in support of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s ( SEC ) proposed climate risk disclosure rules . The pr...

Apr 4, 2022 Community

Consulting Forester Spotlight: Shavonne Sargent

Lillian Hogan, Landowner and Forester Success Manager, had the pleasure of connecting with Shavonne Sargent, Consulting Forester, and Principal at Sil...

Mar 2, 2022 Company

NCX Raises $50m to Fund International Expansion and New Natural Capital Markets

Series B financing round is led by Energize Ventures and joined by J.P. Morgan, TIME Ventures, among others. SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--<a targ...

Feb 14, 2022 Natural Capital

CEO Zack Parisa Gives a Call to Action Narrated by Edward Norton

NCX CEO, Zack Parisa, gives a call for action for equality based climate solutions. Focusing on the importance of large-scale, accessible, and low-cos...

Feb 3, 2022 Natural Capital

Webinar: Will They Make the Cut? Assessing Additionality in Forest Carbon

NCX blog post

Oct 16, 2021 Company

CEO Zack Parisa is a Pritzker Award Candidate

I sat down with CEO, Zack Parisa, in light of his recent nomination for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . You're in the ranks of Clar...

Sep 16, 2021 Natural Capital

Clarifying 4 Forest Carbon Project Misconceptions

A recent Wall Street Journal opinion piece called “Forests: Good Intentions but Mixed Results,” laid out some common misconceptions of forest carbon p...

Aug 24, 2021 Natural Capital

Inclusion in forest carbon markets, from landowners to climate investors

As we work to address the herculean challenge of climate change, one thing rings true - if we don’t do this together, it isn’t going to work. That’s w...

Jun 28, 2021 Science & Tech

Mapping US and global forests

A comprehensive guide to forest mapping products and datasets, comparing resolution, data sources, and applications for understanding Earth's forests.

Jun 14, 2021 Natural Capital

Measuring carbon to enroll in carbon projects

This article first appeared in the April 2021 issue of the Forestry Source : Vol. 26 - No 4. Forest carbon management has been a hot topic lately. For...

Jun 10, 2021 Company

New Name, Same Dedicated Team

SilviaTerra is now NCX. The NCX name stands for Natural Capital Exchange and connotes our bold focus on the future. Our product and our company name a...

May 18, 2021 Natural Capital

Fixing forest carbon - when you know better, do better

It’s time to improve forest carbon Forests can and must be a key part of the climate solution in this critical decade. But recent articles from ProPub...

Sep 18, 2020 Natural Capital

Carbon Accounting: A Practical Overview

This article was first published in the "Biometrics Bits" column of the September 2020 issue of the Forestry Source. Measurements Make Markets Measure...

Jul 27, 2018 Natural Capital

Sources of Error in Forest Inventory

This article first appeared in the June issue of the Forestry Source. I remember a time in forestry school at Mississippi State when the professor had...

Mar 22, 2018 Community

NCX CEO Gives Starker Lecture at OSU

Oregon State's College of Forestry invited NCX's CEO, Zack Parisa, to give the first talk in the annual Starker Lecture Series . Last week, Zack laid...

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NCX Blog

Meet Sylvia: Your Personal Forest Guide

Your pine is mature. Now what?

Boots on the ground at Georgia's first landowner field day

Should you plant pine? How to think about the investment.

Carbon markets failed your forest — here's what still works

The broken promise of pine — what collapsing pulp markets actually cost landowners

Your Forest Is a Growing Asset—Here's How to Value It

How Timber Buyers Decide What Your Trees Are Worth

What's a Fair Price for Your Timber?

Introducing Forest Forecast: See What's Possible for Your Land

Liability Insurance for Your Land

After the Storm: What Landowners in Kentucky and Missouri Need to Know

Top 5 Benefits of Solar Leasing for Landowners

Prescribed Fire: The Benefits and Risks of Controlled Burns on Forestland

New Bipartisan Bill Would Deliver Tax Relief for Forest Landowners After Disasters

Generational Stewardship: Gayle Townsend Boclair’s Family Land Story

American Forest Foundation's Path to 100K Acres Enrolled

President Trump's New Executive Orders on Domestic Timber Production, Explained for Private Forest Landowners

Protect Your Forest with The Southern Pine Beetle Checkup from NCX

What Do Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Mean for Forest Landowners?

Growing your Natural Capital Net Worth: 5 Ways to Think Like the "Richest" Landowners

How Recreational Land Leasing is Transforming Property Income: A Modern Landowner's Guide

Choose the Best Programs for Your Land with Personalized Comparisons

Land Rich? What's your Natural Capital "Net Worth"?

Natural Capital Scorecard - How does your land score?

Your Land is a Natural Capital Portfolio

2025 Outlook: Biggest Threats and Opportunities for Private Landowners

Natural Capital Program Consideration Pocket Guide

Protect Your Land with Loss Detection

Natural Disaster Resources for Forest Landowners

What is the process to develop a carbon project and sell carbon credits?

Top 4 Things to Know About Recreational Leasing on Your Land

NCX Membership Updates, September 2024

Announcing NCX Membership for Landowners

Why Did NCX Stop the 1-Year Forest Carbon Program?

How I Increased My Annual Land Income with NCX

From City Life to Sustainable Farming: Jef Kahn's Journey with NCX

Family Land: A Guide to Multi-Generational Land Management

NCX Eligibility Maps: Which of your acres qualify for each program?

NCX Road Tour: Top 5 Takeaways

Comparing New Income Opportunities for Your Land in 2024

NCX on Tour: AL, GA, MS, OH, PA

Comparing Payment Schedules Between Natural Capital Programs

No Trees, No Problem. Natural Capital Programs for Farmers and Ranchers

NCX: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landowners

What is a Carbon Credit and How do I Grow One?

Discover Natural Capital on Your Property

NCX Marketplace Walkthrough - Recorded Webinar

Your Guide to the Nature-Positive Economy

An update from NCX co-founders Zack Parisa and Max Nova

4 Things Holding Back the Carbon Market

The ICVCM Core Carbon Principles Leaves Carbon Buyers and Sellers Still Looking for Guidance

Sharing Our Code For Accessing FIA Data

Limits to Growth: What’s Holding Back the Carbon Market?

On-Demand Webinar: The Path to Nature Positive Carbon Credits Starts with Better Measurement

PopTech Talk on the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Carbon Offsets

Why Measuring Biodiversity Co-Benefits in Carbon Credits Matters

NCX interview at COP27 Innovation Zone

An update from NCX co-founders Zack Parisa and Max Nova

A conversation about forests and foresters with the CEO of SAF

NCX: Building Markets for All the Values of Forests

A Risky Climate Bet: Promises vs. Results in Carbon Credits

Introducing the Time Value of Carbon

NCX on the SEC's Proposed Climate Risk Disclosure Rules

Consulting Forester Spotlight: Shavonne Sargent

NCX Raises $50m to Fund International Expansion and New Natural Capital Markets

CEO Zack Parisa Gives a Call to Action Narrated by Edward Norton

Webinar: Will They Make the Cut? Assessing Additionality in Forest Carbon

CEO Zack Parisa is a Pritzker Award Candidate

Clarifying 4 Forest Carbon Project Misconceptions

Inclusion in forest carbon markets, from landowners to climate investors

Mapping US and global forests

Measuring carbon to enroll in carbon projects

New Name, Same Dedicated Team

Fixing forest carbon - when you know better, do better

Carbon Accounting: A Practical Overview

Sources of Error in Forest Inventory

NCX CEO Gives Starker Lecture at OSU

Pass on more than the land