Publications

Forest Carbon in Ghana

The Legal Framework and the Role of Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs)

This report provides insight into Ghanaian statutory and case law and its potential implications for REDD+. As the legal nature of carbon rights has yet to be determined, the report does not purport to conclusively describe the proper treatment of carbon rights and benefits under existing law, but rather to outline implications and uncertainties for […]

Lao PDR

Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and Trade

Over the past decade in Lao PDR, new regulations and policies related to logging and timber exports have aimed to conserve existing natural forests and promote a shift towards participatory, sustainable forest management. Still, the main challenge will be to implement these reforms effectively. In addition, over the past five to six years, considerable foreign […]

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Lao PDR

Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and Trade (Lao)

By Keith Barney, Kerstin Canby - York University, Forest Trends

Timber Trade Flow Maps of China and the Mekong Region

This report provides a number of illustrated maps giving an overview of the timber trade flows in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and their respective trading partners. The maps provide information on the import and export in value as well as volume (RWE). In addition, there are a number of maps summarizing the […]

Buyer, Regulator, and Enabler – The Government’s Role in Ecosystem Services Markets

International Lessons Learned for Payments for Ecological Services in the People's Republic of China

This paper discusses the public sector’s role in PES internationally. In general, the public sector’s role in ecosystem services markets is both critical, and evolving. The public sector roles are evolving in three distinct ways: 1) Government as buyer of ecosystem services (a strategy to replace or complement government regulation); 2) Government as regulator, mobilizing […]

Advancing Biochar in the Chesapeake

A Strategy to Reduce Pollution from Poultry Litter

This report highlights the insights gleaned from a two-day feasibility and project design charrette on poultry litter biochar for sustainable nutrient management in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It also integrates discussions that have since ensued with workshop participants and other experts in the field in order to illustrate whether and how biochar production and application […]

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Economic Model for Poultry Litter Biochar Production

Overall Analysis

China

Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and Trade

In 2009, the Chinese wood products industry posted historic highs in terms of imports, production, and market activity. Trade data shows that 2009 imports of forest products were the highest on record, and domestic harvesting reached its highest peak in history in 2008. Domestic markets are booming, and while exports are down by volume, by […]

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China

Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and Trade (Chinese)

By Sun Xiufang, Kerstin Canby - Forest Trends, Forest Trends

Building Forest Carbon Projects

Step-by-Step Overview and Guide

(NOTE: Only the Overview and Guide part of this series can be downloaded from the link herein; the other eight guidance documents need to be downloaded from their respective Dependent Document sub-pages). Forest projects around the world are working to confront the practical challenges of reducing emissions and providing local benefits. To facilitate the development of […]

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REDD Guidance

Technical Project Design

By Joerg Seifert-Granzin - Forest Trends

AR Guidance

Technical Project Design

By Johannes Ebeling, Alvaro Vallejo - Carbon Decisions International

Carbon Stock Assessment Guidance

Inventory and Monitoring Procedures

By David Diaz, Matt Delaney - Forest Trends, L&C Carbon

Community Engagement Guidance

Good Practice for Forest Carbon Projects

By Tom Blomley, Michael Richards - Natural Resource Consultants Ltd., Forest Trends

Legal Guidance

Legal and Contractual Aspects of Forest Carbon Projects

By Slayde Hawkins - Forest Trends

Business Guidance

Forest Carbon Marketing and Finance

By Phil Covell - Forest Trends

Social Impacts Guidance

Key Assessment Issues for Forest Carbon Projects

By Michael Richards - Forest Trends

Biodiversity Impacts Guidance

Key Assessment Issues for Forest Carbon Projects

By John Pilgrim, Jonathan Ekstrom, Johannes Ebeling - The Biodiversity Consultancy, The Biodiversity Consultancy

산림탄소 프로젝트의 구축 (Building Forest Carbon Projects)

사업 지침서 (Business Guidance)

By Phil Covell - Forest Trends

산림탄소 프로젝트의 구축 (Building Forest Carbon Projects)

REDD 지침서 (REDD Guidance)

By Joerg Seifert-Granzin - Forest Trends

Project Feasibility Assessment Template (updated)

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Template Kelayakan Proyek REDD+

REDD+ Project Feasibility Template (Bahasa Indonesia/English)

State of Biodiversity Markets 2011

Offset and Compensation Programs Worldwide

This report is a companion paper to the initial report (State of Biodiversity Markets) that highlights the key developments over the past year. The report finds that global interest in biodiversity offsets and compensation has continued to develop over the past year – somewhat surprisingly, given the financial challenges that plague the private and public […]

Biomass Map of Ghana

Overview

The outcome of negotiations in Cancun (COP 16) encouraged developing country Parties to contribute to mitigation actions in the forest sector by undertaking REDD+ activities. While this progress strengthens the opportunity for many tropical nations to pursue carbon finance for ecosystem protection, it also presents the challenge of assessing national carbon stocks and monitoring change […]

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Biomass Map of Ghana

The Map (pdf format)

Biomass Map of Ghana

The Map (jpg)