Savanna Fire Management

The proposed new methodology quantifies GHG emission reductions in global woody savannas from savanna fire management (SFM) projects that shift fire seasonality and/or reduce the total area burned. Reductions are achieved by implementing targeted early dry season (EDS) prescribed burns to avoid higher-intensity fires during the late dry season (LDS). The project activities covered under this methodology introduce a step-change in land management, fire prevention, and fire suppression practices, including prescribed ground and aerial burning and the establishment and maintenance of mechanical firebreaks for asset protection, fire management, and access.

• The proposed methodology was submitted by International Savanna Fire Management Initiative and Maki Planet Systems. The methodology is currently at “Step 3: Draft Methodology Development” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, 4.3 (PDF).
• Verra issued a Request for Proposal (PDF) to select independent expert reviewers between November 24, 2025 to January 9, 2026.
• Verra hosted a public consultation from February 18, 2026 to March 20, 2026.

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# CN0135 in the subject line.