Methodology for Improved Forest Management

The purpose of this report is to document conformance of the Improved Forest Management Conversion of Logged to Protected Forests v3-2 methodology with the requirements of the Voluntary Carbon Standard 2007.1 (VCS). This assessment was requested by GreenCollar Climate Solutions, hereafter referred to as the “Methodology Developer”. The report represents the first assessment of the VCS double approval process. The report presents the findings of qualified Rainforest Alliance program auditors and technical experts in methodologies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals, who have assessed the methodology under review according to the applicable standard(s) and protocols of the Voluntary Carbon Standard. Section 2 below provides the assessment conclusions. Rainforest Alliance carbon evaluation reports will be available to the public only upon finalization and after agreement of both the proponents and the Rainforest Alliance. Particular material in the report identified as confidential by the Methodology Developer will be excluded from any publicly available reports.