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Allocated Deforestation Risk Maps: Timetable

The timetable below indicates when Verra has published or anticipates the provisional allocated deforestation risk maps for each jurisdiction (open-access data).

Verra publishes the provisional lower-resolution (1 ha) version of the allocated deforestation risk maps (open-access data) for a given jurisdiction so project proponents can use these data to conduct due diligence and explore the feasibility of registering a project using Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, v1.0 and the associated module VMD0055 Avoided Unplanned Deforestation, v1.1 with the VCS Program.

The standard procedure is that Verra will make the final allocated deforestation risk maps and VMD0055-compliant project baseline activity data (VMD0055-compliant data) available two to three months after the release of the provisional open-access data, provided the VMD0055-compliant data clears the required third-party review. Where the review indicates a need for further improvement of VMD0055-compliant data, detailed updates about the development status and on the detected issues are provided on the Development Status of VMD0055-Compliant Jurisdictional Maps of Allocated Deforestation Risk webpage.

Note: The different stages in the data development process (listed under “Current Stage”) are defined as follows:

Description of Status:

  1. AD Collection: The data service provider (DSP) will determine the jurisdictional baseline activity data (AD) for unplanned deforestation and develop a time series of historical forest cover benchmark maps (FCBMs)
  2. AD Third-Party Review: The DSP will review the AD and FCBMs for each jurisdiction and compile detailed assessment reports.
  3. Risk Mapping: The DSP will develop benchmark and alternative jurisdictional deforestation risk maps to be used for AD allocation
  4. Provisional Allocated Deforestation Risk Map Ready: The provisional allocated risk map for this jurisdiction is available for download and can be used for due diligence purposes. Provisional data have not yet undergone a final review.
    • NOTE: In some cases, they may include known issues that will be addressed prior to release of VMD0055-compliant data. If data include known issues, they will be described in the README file that is provided with the data.
    • NOTE: Stakeholders who identify accuracy issues in the provisional open-access data can provide this information within 3 weeks of the release date via a dedicated feedback form (external). Identified errors will be addressed prior to the release of VMD0055-compliant data.
  5. Risk Mapping Review – A third-party reviewer will compile a detailed assessment report to ensure that the alternative deforestation risk maps comply with VT0007 requirements and associated best-practices.
  6. Risk-Allocated Project Baseline AD – the AD has gone through steps 1-5 and is ready to be allocated to projects and can be accessed through the Verra Project Hub. Please reference the PADA fee announcement for information about the costs. At this point, Verra will also release final allocated deforestation risk maps that include all remaining updates.

Table of Jurisdictions

*Open-access jurisdictional maps of allocated deforestation risk
**VMD0055-compliant jurisdictional maps of allocated deforestation risk

The timetable below is current as of May 23, 2025. Verra continually updates this table to reflect projections for data availability as accurately as possible. Occasional changes in these projections occur as Verra works to provide high-quality data for the development of projects using VM0048.
CountryJurisdictionCurrent StageBaseline Validity PeriodHistorical Reference Period*Provisional Open-Access Data**VMD0055-Compliant Data
BrazilAmazonas StateRisk mappingJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2028Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2022Request DataAccess updated status information
BrazilMato GrossoRisk mappingJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Request DataAccess updated status information
BrazilPará StateRisk mappingJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Request DataAccess updated status information
BrazilRondônia StateRisk mappingJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2021Request DataAccess updated status information
CambodiaNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Request DataAccess updated status information
ColombiaNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2025Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
GuatemalaNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Request DataAccess updated status information
BrazilAcre StateRisk mappingJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Mid-Q3 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
BrazilAmapá StateRisk mappingJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Mid-Q3 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoMai Ndombe ProvinceRisk mappingJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Mid-Q3 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
PeruNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2025Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019June 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
KenyaNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Q3/4 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
TanzaniaNationalRisk mappingJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Q3/4 2025
Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
ArgentinaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q2/3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
IndonesiaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q2/3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
MadagascarNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2022Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2016Q2/3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
MozambiqueNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Q2/3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
ParaguayNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Q2/3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoManiemaAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoNorth KivuAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoSankuruAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoTshopoAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoTshuapaAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
The PhilippinesNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Q3 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
ZambiaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
BrazilRemaining 21 StatesAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Democratic Republic of CongoRemaining ProvincesAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
LiberiaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Papua New GuineaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Sierra LeoneNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
South AfricaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
VietnamNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Q4 2025Approx. two months after release of provisional open-access data
BeninNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2028Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2022Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
BoliviaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
CameroonNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Central African RepublicNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2028Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2022Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Cote d’IvoireNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Dominican RepublicNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
EcuadorNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
EthiopiaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2027Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2021Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
GuineaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Guinea BissauNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
JamaicaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Lao PDRNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
MalawiNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2024Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2018Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
MalaysiaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
NepalNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
NicaraguaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
NigeriaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
PanamaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Republic of CongoNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
SenegalNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
Timor LesteNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2029Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2023Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
UgandaNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data
ZimbabweNationalAD CollectionJan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2020Prioritization pendingApprox. two months after release of provisional open-access data