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The Math Science Nucleus is a non profit organization that works
with children and teenagers to promote science through education
and research.  We maintain several facilities  that revolve around
urban forest and private land reforestation.  We provide jobs and
community service/service learning opportunities for the local
schools. 

My comments on the Cap and Trade on carbon sequestering are simple.
 That if funds are being collected they should be used not only to
reduce (more efficient transportation), but at least half of the
funds should be used to actually take carbon out of the system. 
The only way to do that is through reforestation, especially with
native trees in medium sized areas that have been devoid of their
original trees.  Projects should consider growth, nutrients  (food
waste is a good source), and management.  

In the San Francisco Bay area, there were forests up to the late
1700's.  Most of this land can be reforested effectively over time
(10-20 years), and really sequestering carbon.   These funds could
really help gather data on how to do this effectively.  We are
conducting pioneering reforestation with food waste, and we feel
like the type of projects we are proposing need serious
consideration and included in the types of projects that will be
funded.  

Providing funds for Urban Forests are great, but please consider
the larger picture of larger areas that will also provide habitat
for native animals. Incentatives for private and public-owned land
should be considered. Please look at the attached brochure that
outlines the type of projects our group would like to see
supported.

Joyce R. Blueford, Ph.D.  Geologist, Lead Scientist