Measurement guidelines for the sequestration of forest carbon /
Timothy R.H. Pearson, Sandra L. Brown, Richard A. Birdsey.

Description

Main Author

Pearson, Timothy R. H.

Related Names

Birdsey, Richard A.
Brown, Sandra (Sandra L.)
United States. Forest Service.

Language(s)

English

Published

Newtown Square, PA : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, [2007]

Subjects

Forests and forestry > Forests and forestry / Environmental aspects.
Carbon sequestration > Carbon sequestration / Mathematical models.
Carbon sequestration > Carbon sequestration / Measurement.

Summary

Measurement guidelines for forest carbon sequestration were developed to support reporting by public and private entities to greenhouse gas registries. These guidelines are intended to be a reference for designing a forest carbon inventory and monitoring system by professionals with a knowledge of sampling, statistical estimation, and forest measurements. This report provides guidance on defining boundaries; measuring, monitoring, and estimating changes in carbon stocks; implementing plans to measure and monitor carbon; and developing quality assurance and quality control plans to ensure credible and reproducible estimates of the carbon credits.

Note

"November 2007."
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Physical Description

42 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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