Methodology Element Information

Methodology element name Estimating GHG Emission Reductions from Planned Degradation (Improved Forest Management)
Methodology element category Methodology
Description The methodology has been written to conform with Improved forest Management – Logged to Protected Forest (IFM-LtPF) activities which prevent forest degradation through the cessation of selective logging as the baseline activity.

The methodology, “in terms of accounting” addresses a scenario that is accommodated in the VCS guidance for IFM projects. The methodology also applies to baseline scenario activity whereby although the actual baseline entity has not been identified the baseline activity can be clearly demonstrated and substantiated to be selective timber harvesting/production.

The key components of the Methodology are as follows:
  1. Selection of the baseline scenario
  2. Definition of project boundaries (“Project Area”)
  3. Prediction of historical rates of degradation in the Project Area and Reference Areas (under the baseline scenario)
  4. Calculation of carbon flows from avoided logging
  5. Monitoring
That application of The Methodology is intended to trigger a long-term sustainable shift in the economics of the covered region, creating revenues for indigenous peoples that replace, and exceed revenues to be derived from the removal of their forests.
Methodology element developer Carbon Planet Limited
Methodology element documents Estimating GHG Emission Reductions from Planned Degradation (Improved Forest Management)


Comment period 5 August 2009 – 4 September 2009
Comment count 4
Comment 1 Name: Denise Karin Johnsson
Organization: Independent
Country: United States
Comment 2 Name: Abhirup Sen
Organization: Emergent Ventures India Limited
Country: India
Comment 3 Name: Gabriel Thoumi
Organization: MGM International
Country: United States
Comment 4 Name: Jorge Andres Ramirez Correa
Organization: MGM International
Country: Colombia