State, county lands barred from carbon sequestration projects

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 230

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Under a new state law, state and county-owned lands purchased with public funds in New Hampshire will not participate in “carbon sequestration” programs designed to monetize their ability to absorb greenhouse gases.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 1205, “Prohibiting State and County Owned Lands from Participating in Carbon Sequestration Projects,” into law this week, according to a Friday afternoon statement from her office.

Carbon sequestration projects typically involve a contract through which a …

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