The Forest Project and Verification Protocols provide guidance to calculate, report, and verify GHG emission reductions associated with reforestation, improved forest management, and avoided conversion projects. Version 3.0 of the protocol was adopted by the Reserve Board in September 2009 and minor revisions were made in October 2009. The Forest Project Protocol Version 3.1 is available for public use and is applicable across the United States.

• Forest Project Protocol Version 3.1 (October 22, 2009)
• Errata and Clarification to Forest Project Protocol, Version 3.1 (June 8, 2010)
• Forest Project Verification Protocol Version 3.0 (September 1, 2009)
• Project Implementation Agreement (March 30, 2010)

• Forest Project Protocol Summary

Protocol Resources

• Biomass Equations
• Appendix F
• Extended Deadline for Submitting Pre-Existing Forest Projects: April 30, 2010

Protocol Aggregation Proposal

The Reserve has released a draft proposal of rules and guidelines for how the Reserve will implement an aggregation program, under which smaller forest projects may be “aggregated.” Please click the link below for more information on the proposal and public comment period.

• Reserve Forest Project Aggregation Proposal

Protocol Punch List

The Reserve has released a Request for Proposals to develop white papers that will address items on the Forest Protocol “punch list.” The punch list involves items to be further researched for potential Forest Project Protocol revisions. Please click the link below for more information about this process.

• Forest Protocol Request for Proposals

Protocol Baseline Determination

The Reserve has released final clarifications and amendments to the protocol concerning forest project baseline determination and California’s Forest Practice Rules. Please click the link below for more information.

• Forest Project Baseline Determination

Protocol Revisions

The Forest Project Protocol is not currently undergoing revision.

Protocol Development & Previous Versions

Use the links below to access information about the original protocol development process and previous versions of the Forest Protocol. Errata and clarifications, public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.

Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:

• Version 3.1 (October 22, 2009)
• Version 3.0 (September 1, 2009)
• Version 2.1 (September 6, 2007)
• Version 1.0 (June 13, 2005)

Please contact Policy Team with questions or comments.