Status

3. Draft Methodology Development

Sectoral Scope

14. Agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU)

Development ID#

M0159

Stage

Under Development

The proposed methodology applies to project activities implementing fuel reduction treatments in fire-adapted forests to mitigate high-severity fire risks. The methodology proposes a standard method for setting the baseline and testing additionality.

Summary of Development

The proposed methodology is being developed by Verra in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation and Vibrant Planet, and is currently at “Step 3: Draft Methodology Development” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, 4.3 (PDF).

Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include the Methodology Development ID# M0159 in the subject line.