Standard Operating Procedures/Protocols for Point Sampling for Measuring Live Tree and Snag Pools and Line Intersect Sampling for Measuring Downed Deadwood Pools

The proposed tool provides protocols to measure aboveground live trees and standing and fallen dead tree biomass. The protocol demonstrates horizontal point sampling/variable radius plots for live trees and snags and line intersect methods for fallen dead trees, which is referenced in VCS methodologies.

The methodology idea note was submitted by Foster Forestry and Environmental Consulting (external) and is currently on hold as per Section 3.1.7(2) of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF). Verra is preparing another major revision to VM0045, M0289, that may include these proposed revisions. Verra will reconsider resuming the development of this methodology idea note after the major revision to VM0045 is finalized or in Q2 of 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# M0243 in the subject line.