The Urban Forest Project Protocol provides guidance to quantify and verify GHG reductions from a planned set of tree planting and maintenance activities implemented to permanently increase carbon storage through trees. The protocol is designed for use by municipalities, educational institutions, and utilities. This protocol was first adopted by the Reserve Board in August 2008.

• Urban Forest Project Protocol Version 1.1 (March 10, 2010)
• Urban Forest Project Protocol Summary

• ARB Compliance Offset Protocol for Urban Forest Projects

Protocol Revisions

The Urban Forest Project Protocol is currently undergoing revision. Please click the link below to access more information about this process and learn how to become involved.

• Urban Forest Protocol Revision

Protocol Development

Use the links below to access information about the original protocol development process and previous versions of the Urban Forest Project Protocol. 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 1.1 (March 10, 2010)
• Version 1.0 (August 12, 2008)

Please contact the Policy Team with questions or comments.