About
Supporting long-term U.S. forest restoration and conservation through stewardship for profit.
Chestnut was founded in 2022 by Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager based in New York.
Learn more about our teamBen Dell, Chestnut’s founder and CEO and Managing Partner at Kimmeridge, has a track record of driving net-zero commitments, including through leadership roles in public energy companies.
A dedicated team of national foresters, technical carbon analysts, project managers and seasoned executives in finance and commercial leadership make up the Chestnut team. We have more than 35 years experience in carbon market and project development on over 50 carbon projects across both compliance and voluntary carbon registries, as well as extensive experience in forestry and land acquisition.
We Seek To
Restore functional forest ecosystems
Manage standing forests for climate benefits
Support private forest owner efforts
Set the standard as the leading nature-based solutions developer
Contribute to maturation of effective carbon markets
Help organizations reach their net zero goals
Chestnut has project sites in 37 states and counting
We are proud to restore and conserve native, biodiverse U.S. forests. Our projects will remove over 100 million tons of carbon from the atmosphere over their lifetime.
How Carbon Markets Are Revitalizing Waterways and Wildlife Habitat
On a former cattle pasture in Yell County, Arkansas, a new forest is taking root — and with it, a healthier watershed.
In this short film produced with support from the American Fisheries Society, we follow Chestnut Carbon and our partners as we transform degraded land into forests that support water quality, wildlife, and rural livelihoods.
Our Technology
Delivering Measurable, Durable Carbon Capture
Our proprietary MRV technology and advanced data modelling tools increase efficiency and drive down costs. This process was developed and is used by our highly skilled team of foresters, carbon scientists, and land management specialists.
Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our projects will benefit rural communities, increase biodiversity, and support regional economies. We measure these outcomes against the standards set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
