Mature Forest Management
| Document/Tool | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mature Forest Management Forecast Methodology v1.0 | March 24, 2020 | This methodology addresses carbon enhancements (sequestration) associated with management of older forests. |
| MFM Assessment Area Data File V1.0 | March 24, 2020 | The Assessment Area Data File provides data to calibrate methodology requirements to projects based on the forest communities in which the project is located. |
| MFM Calculation Worksheet | March 2021 | The MFM Calculation Worksheet is a Microsoft Excel tool for inputting project data and calculating project-related data, including FMUs. It is designed to help mature forest management project developers organize their project data and facilitate confirmation. A copy of the tool is required as part of project reporting. |
| MFM Conservation Easement Screening Form | June 1, 2021 | The Conservation Easement Screening Form provides Project Proponents with a list of methodological requirements for the conservation easement and space to communicate with the Reserve how the easement satisfies each requirement. It is intended to be used for project listing. |
| Mature Forest Management Project Implementation Report | December 1, 2020 | This report is prepared by the project proponent and must be submitted to both the confirmation team and the Reserve. |
| Assessment Area Data (links to webpage under the Climate Action Reserve’s US Forest Protocol; use the latest batch file) | The Assessment Area Data File provides data to calibrate methodology requirements to projects based on the forest communities in which the project is located. | |
| Biomass Equations (links to webpage under the Climate Action Reserve’s US Forest Protocol) | The biomass equations have been obtained from the United States Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) National Program. The equations are the same equations used to generate the Common Practice estimate for each Assessment Area (by site class where applicable). Project Developers must use these same equations for their projects. | |
| Forest Inventory and Analysis National Core Field Guide for the Nationwide Forest Inventory | The sampling requirements for location of the measurement of DBH follow the Forest Inventory and Analysis National Core Field Guide. | |
| Supersection maps (links to webpage under the Climate Action Reserve’s US Forest Protocol) | Project proponents determine the project area in part by consulting supersection maps produced by the USDA Forest Inventory and Analysis program to determine the project’s supersection(s). | |
| Standardized Inventory Methodology | June 13, 2018 | A pre-verified inventory methodology available for optional use for MFM Projects. Use of the Standardized Inventory Methodology (SIM) and the options it contains will streamline the Confirmation process by allowing Confirmation Bodies to focus more on proper and accurate implementation rather than on the overall soundness of the methodology and conformance to the MFM Methodology. For more information about SIM, please click here. |
| Standardized Inventory Methodology – Appendix B | June 13, 2018 | Excel file containing a table listing the alphabetic species codes from the USDA PLANTS database recommended for recording tree species as a part of field sampling under the SIM. Also listed are the scientific name, common name, and USFS FIA species code associated with each USDA PLANTS code. |
| Standardized Inventory Methodology – Appendix D | June 13, 2018 | Excel file of a sample plot card containing the minimum data fields required for plot data collected for inventories sampled under the SIM. The form may be used as is or may serve as a template to which additional fields may be added to suit the management needs of Project Proponents. |
Protocol Revision
The MFM Forest Methodology is currently undergoing a program revision update to Version 1.1. These revisions do not significantly change the policies or eligibility in the protocol but can change or revise quantification methodologies or monitoring requirements. Stakeholders may submit revision suggestions to [email protected].
Version 1.0
Public Overview Webinar
The Reserve hosted a webinar to discuss the Climate Forward Mature Forest Management Forecast Methodology v1.0 on April 15, 2020.
Public Comments
The public comment period closed on December 20, 2019. Public comments received and staff responses to comments are available below.
- Summary of Comments & Responses for draft Mature Forest Management Forecast Methodology (March 24, 2020)
Public Comment Webinar
The Reserve hosted a webinar to discuss the Mature Forest Management methodology in detail and to solicit public comment. The webinar presentation and recording are available below.
Presentation slides
Webinar recording
Questions
Please contact [email protected] with any questions about the methodology or methodology development process.
