DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-43. Guidelines on the establishment of the carbon accounting, verification, and certification system (CAVCS) for forest carbon projects

~ ~ ~ Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources Visayas A venue, Diliman, Quezon City Website: http:/www.denr.gov.ph / E-mail: web@denrgov.ph DEC 2 3 2021 DENR Administrative Order No. 2021- 43 SUBJECT GUIDELINES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARBON ACCOUNTING, VERIFICATION, AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM (CAVCS) FOR FOREST CARBON PROJECTS Pursuant to Presidential Decree (PD) No. 705, as amended or the "Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines", Executive Order (EO) No. 192, Series of 1987, otherwise known as the Reorganization Act of the DENR, Republic Act (RA) No. 9729 or the "Climate Change Act of 2009", EO No. 26 S. 2011, otherwise known as the National Greening P1:ogram, and EO No. 193 S. 2015, otherwise known as "Expanding the Coverage of the National Greening Program (NGP)", this Order is hereby issued to establish the CAVCS in order to enhance forest carbon stocks and/or reduce emissions from forests in preparation for the development of carbon markets, with greater participation from the private sector, government entities, and upland organizations. SECTION 1. Basic Policies. It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature and to enjoin the participation of national and local governments, businesses, non government organizations, local communities and the public to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of climate change and at the same time, maximize the benefits from climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. SECTION 2. Objectives. The general objective of this Order is to establish a carbon accounting, verification, and certification system for forest carbon projects to encourage and suppmi investments in activities that sequester carbon dioxide and avoid emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Specifically, the CAVCS aims to: a. Incentivize and recognize the effo1is of the private sector, upland organizations, and other entities in forest protection and afforestation, reforestation, and other restoration activities through the provision of verified carbon ce1iificates; b. Contribute to climate change mitigation efforts by reducing carbon emissions and increasing sequestration of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; c. Provide standardized guidance for monitoring, measurement, carbon accounting, and verification of forest carbon projects; and d. Establish a registry for all forest carbon projects unde1iaken within the Philippines. SECTION 3. Coverage. This Order shall cover forest carbon projects established in forest lands, ancestral domain areas, private lands, and protected areas. SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. As used in, and for the purpose of this Order, the following terms and phrases shall be understood to mean: a. Additionality - the concept that credited emission reductions and removals must exceed, or be additional to, what would have been achieved under the business-as usual scenario. b. Afforestation, reforestation, and restoration activities (ARR) - are activities that increase carbon stocks in woody biomass (and in some cases soils) by establishing, increasing and/or restoring forest cover. • Afforestation is establishing forests on lands that are not previously forested. • Reforestation is the re-establishment of forests through planting and/or deliberate seeding on lands that were previously forested. Species used in reforestation may or may not be the same species that used to thrive in the area • Restoration is establishing forests in deforested or degraded lands with conscious intent to recreate a forest ecosystem that closely resembles its original state. Indigenous species are used in forest restoration. • Assisted Natural Regeneration is the process of rehabilitating denuded forest lands by taking advantage of trees already growing in the area. c. Ancestral domain - forestlands delineated under a claim of ownership, occupied or possessed by ICCs/IPs under IPRA and evidenced by a duly issued certificate of claim or title. d. A voided Emissions - carbon dioxide emissions that are avoided from deforestation and forest degradation as a result of the activities implemented as part of the forest carbon project. e. Carbon Sequestration - the process of increasing the carbon content of a carbon pool other than the atmosphere. f. Carbon Sink - a pool that absorbs more carbon than it releases. g. Carbon Pool - a reservoir of carbon which has the capacity to accumulate or release carbon. h. Certificate of Carbon Sequestered (CCS) - a certificate issued by the DENR, signifying the amount of carbon dioxide sequestered or greenhouse gases (GHG) removed by a Forest Carbon Project, measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tC02e). A CCS is valid for five years. The CCS shall be revalidated every five years and its corresponding amount of carbon dioxide sequestered adjusted subject to submission, verification, and approval of FCAR. i. Certificate of Emissions Avoided (CEA) - a certificate issued by the DENR, signifying the amount of carbon emissions avoided by a Forest Carbon Project, measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tC02e). CEAs are valid for five years. The CEA shall be revalidated every five years and its corresponding amount of carbon dioxide emissions avoided adjusted subject to submission, verification, and approval of FCAR. j. Certificate of Existing Carbon Stock (CECS) - a certificate issued by DENR, to CA VCS applicants in an area within public and private lands, signifying the amount of baseline carbon stock protected by a Forest Carbon Project, measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tC02e). k. Department of Trade and Industry - Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI p AB) - the national accreditation body of the Philippines to accredit inspection, testing and certifying bodies, and other bodies offering conformity assessment services. 1. Forest Carbon Assessment Report (FCAR) - a report submitted by the proponent to the DENR Regional Office that describes all the data and information related to the monitoring of GHG emission reductions, carbon sequestration, and the protection of carbon stocks. The template is attached as Annex 1. m. Forest Carbon Project Plan (FCPP) - a report that includes pertinent information on the forest carbon project. The project plan shall include the area being applied for, investors or companies involved in the project, specific activities to be undertaken, implementation timeline, quantification of emission reductions and removals for the Page 2 of 7 business-as-usual and project scenarios, and leakage management measures. The template is attached as Annex 2. n. Forest Carbon Project - are implemented to accelerate the rehabilitation and reforestation of unproductive, denuded, and degraded forestlands, and/or protect existing forested areas from degradation and deforestation. Forest Carbon Projects under the CA VCS involves activities that either sequester carbon, avoid emissions, or both. o. Forest Carbon Stock - is the amount of carbon that has been sequestered from the atmosphere and is now stored within the forest ecosystem, mainly within living biomass and soil and to a lesser extent, in dead wood and litter. p. Forest Protection (FP) - identification and taking actions on tlu·eats on forests to reduce deforestation or degradation and thereby increase and/or maintain carbon stocks and avoid GHG emissions. q. Forest Lands - includes public forest, permanent forest or forest reserves, and forest reservations. r. Leakage - the geographical displacement of greenhouse gas emissions from inside the Project Area to outside the Project Area that occurs because of a forest carbon project. For example, if fuelwood removals are banned inside the project area, local communities may increase removals in areas adjacent to the project area thereby shifting emissions outside the boundary of the Forest Carbon Project. s. Permanence - longevity of a carbon pool and the stability of its carbon stocks. t. Private lands - any land belonging to any private person or group of person or juridical entity by virtue of statutory and/or customary laws including tax-declared alienable and disposable lands, judicial title, original ce1iificate title, transfer certificate title, or Certificate of Land Ownership Award. u. Protected Areas - an identified p01iion of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance, managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation. v. Validation - a systematic, independent, and documented process for the evaluation of a carbon assertion in a CA VCS FCPP against the criteria set out in the CA VCS Manuals to determine if the project plan conforms to the agreed criteria, and its implementation can be expected to result in the proposed carbon sequestration and emissions avoidance as described in the project plan. w. Verification - a systematic, independent, and documented process for the evaluation of a carbon assertion in a CA VCS FCAR against the criteria set out in the CA VCS Manuals to determine if the project plan conforms to the agreed criteria. SECTION 5. Principles of CA VCS. The CA VCS adheres to the basic principles for greenhouse gas accounting, monitoring, and verification, as established in the Philippine National Standard (PNS) ISO 14064-2:2011, PNS ISO 14064-3:2011, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry. Forest carbon projects recognized under the CAVCS shall meet the following principles: Real: All carbon sequestration and avoided emissions must be proven to have taken place and shall only be recognized by CA VCS after they have occun-ed. The effects of a project on GHG emissions must be assessed and managed, including unintended effects such as "leakage." Page 3 of 7 Measurable: Carbon sequestration and avoided emissions must be quantifiable against an identifiable baseline, using recognized measurement methods and tools. Additional: Carbon sequestration and avoided emissions must be additional to what would have happened under a business-as-usual scenario if the project had not been carried out. Permanent: Where Forest carbon projects carry a risk of reversibility, adequate safeguards must be in place to ensure that the risk of reversal is minimized and that, should any reversals occur, a mechanism is in place to adjust subsequent estimates of carbon sequestration and avoided emissions. Verifiable: Carbon sequestration and avoided emissions must result from activities that have been verified on an ex-post basis. Verification requires third-party review of monitoring data for a project to ensure the data are complete and accurate. Participating entities and individuals can use the CA VCS to demonstrate their commitment to forest protection, afforestation, reforestation, and restoration, meet carbon neutrality goals, and report on GHG mitigation and/or corporate sustainability. In addition, recognized Forest Carbon Projects should be consistent with national environment and natural resources laws. SECTION 6. Qualifications. Qualified applicants for the CA VCS shall include the following: 6.1 Filipino citizens oflegal age at the time of the filing of the application; 6.2 Corporations, partnerships, organizations, and other juridical entities duly registered under Philippine laws; 6.3 International corporations registered under the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission. SECTION 7. Application Requirements. Applicants shall submit to the DENR Regional Office concerned, the following documents, together with a letter of intent (template attached as Annex 3): a. A concept note for the project (template attached as Annex 4); b. Proof of the Project Proponent's identity such as, but not limited to, articles of incorporation or Securities and Exchange Commission registration; c. Proof of operational control of the project area for the duration of the project; 1. a tenure instrument or any management arrangement with the DENR, SUCs, or another government entity. 11. certified true copy of the Original Certificate of Title or the Transfer Certificate of Title. In cases where the proponent has no predetermined project area and is interested to venture into Forest Carbon Project, the proponent must secure tenure or any management arrangement with the DENR. d. Description of the land cover type(s) of the Project, Leakage, and Reference Areas based on the latest available land cover map. SECTION 8. Forest Carbon Project Eligible Timeline and Activities. Forest Carbon Projects eligible under CAVCS should not be older than five (5) years, and shall be implemented for a minimum of 20 years to ensure permanence of project benefits. Qualified participants may engage in any or combination of the following activities: 8.1 Forest Protection Activities that result in avoided emissions of greenhouse gases and increase in carbon stocks. Examples of forest protection activities include patrolling, Page 4 of 7 establishment of look-out towers and firelines, risk assessment, management of forest occupants, etc. 8.2 Afforestation, reforestation and restoration Activities that increase carbon stocks, such as but not limited to tree/mangrove plantations, agroforestry, and assisted natural regeneration. SECTION 9. Development of Manuals. The FMB shall develop CA VCS operations manuals, for the guidance ofDENR field offices and other stakeholders. SECTION 10. Implementation arrangements. The FMB Director shall create the CAVCS Technical Working Group (CAVCS-TWG) to be chaired by the Assistant Director of FMB, with members from its technical divisions and representatives from the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) and Ecosystems Research Development Bureau (ERDB). The CA VCS-TWG shall perform the following functions: • Oversee the overall implementation of the CAVCS; • Provide technical assistance to concerned Regional Offices in monitoring FCPP implementation; • Monitor the CA VCS Registry; and • Review and evaluate progress and outcomes of the CA VCS, and coordinate with relevant government agencies, civil society organizations and other institutions. The Regional Executive Director shall also create a Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) to be chaired by the Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, with members from their respective technical divisions, and the PENROs and CENROs where the project is located. They shall perform the following functions: • Review the documentary requirements, project concept note, validated FCPP, verified FCAR, and assurance statement; • Issue letter of acceptance for the preparation of the FCPP for the review of the validation and verification body; • Endorse the approval of the FCPP and FCAR, and the issuance of CECS, CEA and CCS; • Update the CA VCS Registry; and • Assist in the monitoring FCPP implementation in CA VCS project sites. The Regional Executive Director shall approve the FCPP and FCAR, and issue the Certificate of Carbon Sequestered and/or Certificate of Emissions A voided, to the Project Proponent representing the amount of carbon sequestered and/or GHG emissions avoided by the ARR or FP project during that reporting period. SECTION 11. Processes and Procedures in the Implementation of CA VCS. The applicant shall follow the application and implementation process specified hereunder (attached as Annexes 5 & 6): 11.1. Application Phase 11.1.1. The project proponent shall submit the application requirements along with the letter of intent addressed to the Regional Executive Director, to the DENR Regional Office where the forest carbon project is located. 11.1.2. The DENR Regional TWO shall review the LOI and supporting documents and, if relevant, provide feedback to the Project Proponent regarding areas where the project design and supporting documentation can be improved and/or clarified. 11.1.3. The DENR Regional TWO will then issue a Letter of Acceptance. Page 5 of 7 11.1 .4. The Project Proponent shall prepare a Forest Carbon Project Plan (FCPP) that includes the information specified in this guidance document including: a) The area being applied for; b) Investors or companies involved in the project; c) Specific activities that will be undertaken; d) Timeline; and e) The estimated base year carbon stock, the business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, project scenario, and/or carbon stock to be protected. This includes the carbon sequestration and/or avoided emissions projections for the project lifetime. 11.1.5. A Validation Body then validates the Forest Carbon Project Plan to ensure it meets the requirements as provided in the CAVCS Manuals, and recommends corrective measures to the Project Proponent, if necessary. 11.1.6. The Validation Body then issues a positive Assurance Statement, and notifies the Project Proponent, when it has ascertained that the Project Proponent has addressed all relevant corrective measures. 11.1.7. The Validation Body shall submit the validated Forest Carbon Project Plan and the positive Assurance Statement to the DENR Regional TWG. The TWG shall review if the submitted documents are complete and in order, update the necessary information in the CAVCS Registry, and endorse the approval of the Forest Carbon Project Plan to the Regional Executive Director (RED). 11.1.8. The RED shall approve the Forest Carbon Project Plan and issue a Certificate of Existing Carbon Stock (CECS) recognizing the baseline carbon stock in the project area. The RED will furnish a copy of the approved FCPP and CECS to the FMB. 11.2. Implementation and Issuance of Certificates 11.2.1. The Project Proponent shall implement the FCPP and prepare a Forest Carbon Assessment Report (FCAR) every 5 years. 11.2.2. A Verification Body then verifies the Forest Carbon Assessment Report to ensure it meets the requirements as provided in the CA VCS Manuals, and recommends corrective measures to the Project Proponent, if necessary. 11.2.3 The Verification Body then issues a positive Assurance Statement, and notifies the Project Proponent, when it has ascertained that the Project Proponent has addressed all relevant corrective measures. 11.2.4 The Verification Body shall submit the verified Forest Carbon Assessment Report and the positive Assurance Statement to the DENR Regional TWG. The TWG shall review if the submitted documents are complete and in order, update the necessary infonnation in the CAVCS Registry, and endorse the approval of the Forest Carbon Assessment Report to the RED. 11.2.5 The RED shall approve the Forest Carbon Assessment Report and issue the CCS and/or CEA, to the project proponent representing the amount of carbon sequestered and/or emissions avoided by the ARR or FP activities for the reporting period. The issued certificates are valid for five (5) years, and may be transferred by the owner to other entities based on written agreement. The CCS and/or CEA shall be revalidated every five (5) years and its corresponding amount of carbon dioxide sequestered adjusted subject to the submission, verification, and approval of FCAR. 11.2.6 All issuances of CEA, and CCS, and the transfer of such certificates, shall be reported to the DENR Regional TWG and reflected in the CAVCS Registry. Page 6 of 7 J SECTION 12. Validation and Verification. A third-party validator or verifier, accredited by the Department of Trade and Industry - Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-P AB), shall validate the Forest Carbon Project Plan and verify the Forest Carbon Assessment Report to ensure it meets the requirements and recommends corrective measures to the Project Proponent, if necessary. Project proponents shall engage, contract and shoulder the expenses of validation and verification. 12.1. Interim Validation and Verification Body. An interim validator or verifier shall be registered based on criteria to be set by the Forest Management Bureau and shall conduct the validation and verification of the FCPP and FCAR during the period that the accreditation system for GHG Validation and Verification Bodies for forest carbon projects is yet to be established by the DTI-PAB. 12.2. Accreditation of CAVCS Validators and Verifiers. The interim validation and verification body, as well as prospective CA VCS validators and verifiers, shall apply for accreditation from the DTI-PAB, once an accreditation system has been institutionalized. SECTION 13. CA VCS Registry. An online registry platform of forest carbon projects shall be developed and maintained by the Forest Management Bureau for tracking applications, validation/verification, recognition of protection and sequestration of carbon stock, and issuance of CECSs, CEAs, and CCSs. Forest carbon projects using international carbon verification and certification standards shall also be monitored in the CA VCS Registry for tracking purposes. Such projects do not have to undergo the same validation and verification process as those projects under CA VCS. Project proponents shall submit their approved project design documents to the DENR, for proper encoding and updating in the registry. These projects will not be accounted as part of the total sequestered carbon or emissions avoided by CAVCS projects. SECTION 14. Capacity Building. The DENR-FMB shall provide capacity building and IEC activities to DENR Field Offices and other stakeholders to promote the development of forest carbon projects. SECTION 15. Funding. The Department shall allocate funds for the establishment and initial operation of the CA VCS. SECTION 16. Separability Clause. In any provision of this Order shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other portions or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue in full force and effects. SECTION 17. Repealing Clause. All Orders and other similar issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby revoked, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 18. Effectivity Clause. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and upon acknowledgement of receipt of a copy thereof by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR). Publication~ TJ1c Itmila Times J ::muary ".l.8 ~ 2022 Acknowlocl.c;ement: U.,P., Le.\•/ Center J aJ.1U8.l'Y 19 t 2 022 Rovi'ffMATU Secretary Page 7 of 7 .CAVCS ANN EX 1 FCAR: version 1 CAVCS Forest Carbon Assessment Report (FCAR) Template This Forest Carbon Assessment Report (FCAR) template is for the reporting of Forest Carbon Projects in the Philippines. Instructions for completmq the proiect description: TITLE PAGE: Alf items in the box at the bottom of the title page must be completed using Aria/ 10pt, black, regular (non-itallc) font. This box must appear on the title page of the final document. Project desc,iptions may also feature the project title and preparers' name, logo and contact information more prominently on the title page, using the format below ( Aria/ 24pt and Aria/ 11 pt, black, regular font) . PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Instructions for completing the project description template are given under the section headings in this template. Instructions relate back to the rules and requirements set out in the CAVCS Technical Guidance. As such, this template must be completed in accordance with the CAVCS Technical Guidance, and the preparer will need to refer to the CAVCS Technical Guidance in order to complete the template. All sections must be completed. Where a section is not applicable, same must be stated under the section (the section must not be deleted from the final document). All instructions, including this introductory text, should be deleted from the final document. DENR 1 CAVCS Project Title , Date of Issue Prepared By Contact DENR ANNEX 1 FCAR: Version 1 PROJECT TITLE Logo ( optional) Document Prepared By (individual or entity) Contact Information (optional) Name of project DO-Month-YYYY this version ofthe document issued Individual or entity that prepared this document Physfcal address, telephone, email, website 2 .CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 Table of Contents 1 PROJECT DETAILS ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Project Type ... .................................... ... ............ ....... ........... ..... ....... .... ...... ..... ...... .... .... ...... .......... 4 1.2 Reporting Period ........... ..... .. .... ............ .... ............ ... ... .... ........ .... ....... .... .. ..... .... .. ............ ........... 4 1.3 Project Proponent. .. .. ... .. ... ....... ... ....... ......... ............ ... .. ..... .... ...... .... ... .. .... ... .... ............. .. ........... .. . 4 1 .4 Other Entities Involved in the Project ................ .. ... .................. .. .. .. .... ....... ...... .... ......... .... ........... 4 1.5 Project Start Date ....... ... ............................. ........ ..... .. .... .. .. .... .... .... .. .................. ............. .... ... ...... 4 1.6 Project Lifetime ................. .. ....... ...... ... ... ..... ........ ... ........ .... ... .... ...... .. ..... ...... ... ............. ... ............ 5 1. 7 General Update on the Project Activity ............. .. ... .. ..... ........ .......... ....... ........... ..... .... .... .... .......... 5 1.8 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks ........ ....... .. .... ........ ............. 5 1. 9 Ownership or Operational Control ........................................ .... .......... ............................. ............ 5 1.10 Additional Information Relevant to the Project ............................................................................ 5 2 PROJECT BOUNDARY AND rELEVANT CARBON POOLS ........ ..................................................... 6 2.1 Project Boundary and Relevant Carbon Pools .. .. ......... ..... ...................................... .. .. .... ............ 6 3 MONITORING ...................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Update on Data and Parameters Monitored ............................. ................... ..... ........ ........ ...... ... .. 6 3.2 Monitoring Plan .................... .......... ....... .. ...... ............ ..... ............................ ........ ....... .......... ... ..... 7 4 PERMANENCE ......................... ........................................................................................................... 7 4.1 Identify Reversals .......... ..... .... ........................ ........... ...................... ................... ..... ... ..... .. .... .. .... 7 4.2 Quantify the Loss of Carbon Stock Due to Reversals .... ... .. .......... ...... ... .. ..... .......... ... ................. 8 5 QUANTIFICATION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND REMOVALS ................................................ 8 5.1 Business as Usual Scenario ........ ....... ............... ... ..... ... ...... ..... .. ........ ... .... .... ....... .. .... ... ............... 8 5.2 Project Emissions ..... ... .. ..... ......... ....... ...................... ...... ... ................ ... .... ... .. .. .. .......................... 8 5.3 Net Carbon Sequestration and Avoided Emissions ...... ... ...... .. .. ............. ........... .. ............... .. ...... . 8 DENR 3 J .CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 1 PROJECT 0ET AJLS 1.1 Project Type Indicate the Forest Carbon Project Type (i.e. AFF, FP, etc) and whether the project is a mosaic project. If the project composes mosaic of activities, clarify the project type used for each activity. 1.2 Reporting Period Provide the calendar years covered by this FCAR. 1.3 Project Proponent Provide contact information for the project proponent(s,). Copy and paste the table as needed Unless otherwise noted, the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) will assume that the entity listed f;rst is the one that will serve as the contact point for the Forest Carbon Project. Organization Name Nature of Business Authorized Representative Mailing Address T elept}one Number E-mail Address Website 1.4 Other Entities Involved in the Project Provide contact ,nformafion and roles/responsibilities for any other entities involved in the development of the project. Copy and paste the table as needed. Role/s Responsibility/ies Organization Name Nature of Business Authorized Representative Mailing Adqress Telephone Number E-mail Address Website 1.5 Project Start Date Indicate the project start date, specifying the calendar year sta,t. DENR 4 CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 1.6 Project Lifetime Indicate the project lifetime, specifying the calendar year the project will start and end. Indicate also the total number of years (e.g. 25 years) dunng which the Forest Carbon Project will generate CSCs. 1.7 GeneraJ Update on the ProjectActrvity Describe the project activity or activities (e.g planting, assisted natural regeneration, forest patrolling, etc) undertaken and how they have resulted in carbon sequestration and/ or avoided emissions. For all activities listed, include a description of how the various organizations, communities and otl1er entities are involved. Include an update on the environmental conditions of the Project, Leakage, and Reference Areas compared to the conditions reporting in the Forest Carbon Project Plan (FCPP), including as appropriate information on the climate, hydrology, topography, relevant historical conditions, soils. vegetation. and ecosystems. Attach updated maps of the Forest Carbon Project area. This map(s) should describe the Reference Area, the Leakage Area, and the Project Area and show the location of settlements within these areas as specified in the Technical Guidance. 1.8 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks Demonstrate compliance of the project with afl and any relevant local, regional and national Jaws, statutes and regulatory frameworks during the relevant reporting period. 1.9 Ownership or Operational Control Provide evidence of project operational control (e.g. tenurial instrument in public land cetttfio:::d true copy of title in case of private land), in accordance w,t11 the CA VCS specifications on project eligibility. 1.10 Additional Information Relevant to the Project Leakage Management DENR Provide an update on the project's leakage management plan, including the leakage and n'sf< mitigation measures, and the ;ndicators for tracking this. A sample format is provided in the table below Location Leakage Risk Mitigation Indicator Status measure. Ancillary Benefits Provide discussion on the following issues: ( 1) that the proponent did not cut trees of existing forests to develop it into tree plantation; (2) that the Forest Carbon Project has no adverse impacts on biodiversity, soil and hydrology; (3) that local communities living within or adjacent 5 CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 to the project area will be given priority in terms of employment oppo,tunities dunng implementation of Project Activities: (4) that there will be equitable participation of women and youth; and (5) that the rights of indigenous peoples will be respected and upheld in the implementation of the project. 2 PROJECT BOUNDARY AND RELEVANT CARBON POOLS 2.1 Project Boundary and Relevant Carbon Pools Define the project boundary and identify the relevant carbon pools and emission sources for the project and business as usual scenarios. Add a row to the table if other carbon pools were identified for accounting and provide the justification for its inclusion. List the relevant carbon pools and emission sources for the project and business as usual scenarios. Source Above Ground ~ Below Ground <I) ::::> 0 Soil Organic ~ -~ Carbon :g ~ Harvested Wood Q) CJ c 00 Products "iii ~ Emission Source 1 Carbon Pool / Emission Source i.e. tree biomass i. e. tree biomass Emission Source 2 i.e. CO2 0 ·;:: co C Q) u (/) u Q) 'o L.. a.. Above Ground i.e. tree biomass Below Ground i.e. tree biomass Soil Organic Carbon Harvested Wood Products Emission Source 1 i.e. CO2 Emission Source 2 i.e. CO2 lnclude0? (Yes/NO) Justification/Explanation In addition to the table, provide a diagram or map of the project boundary, showing clearly the physical locations off he various management activities taking place as part of the Project Activity based on the description above. 3 MONITORING 3.1 Update on Data and Parameters Monitored DENR Provide an update on all data and parameters monitored dunng the Project Ufet.Jme including those determined during validation (copy file table as necessary for each data/parameter) Data I Parameter Data unit Indicate the unit of measure Description Provide a brief description of the data/parameter Source of data Indicate the source(s) of data Value applied Provide the value applied 6 .CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 Justification of Choice of Justify the choice of data source, providing references where dat~ or descrtptior1 of applicable. Where values are based on measurement, include a measurement methods description of the measurement methods and procedures applied and procedures applied (e.g., what standards or protocols have been followed), indicate the responsible person/entity that undertook the measurement, the date of the measurement and the measurement results. More detailed information may be provided in an append;x. Purpose of Data, Indicate one of the following: • Determinafion of business as usual scenario • Calculation of business as usual emissions • Calculatio11 of project emissions Comments I updates Provide any additional comments and I or updates to the parameter Status Year 1 Year2 Year -3 Year4 Years 3.2 Monitoring Plan Provide an update on the process and schedule for obtaining, recording, compiling and analysing the monitored data and parameters above. lnclLJde details on the fo/fowing: • Activities to measure, record, store, aggregate, collate and report data and parameters. Where relevant, include the procedures for calibrating monitonng equipment. • Any changes to the organizational structure, responsibilit;es and competencies of the personnel that are carrying out monitoring activities. • Any changes to the policies for oversight and accountability of monitoring activities. • Any changes to the procedures for internal auditing and QAIQC. • Any changes to the procedures for handling non-conformances with the validated monitoring plan. • Any changes to the sampling approaches used, including target precision levels, sample sizes, sample site locations, sttatification, frequency of measurement and QAIQC procedures. Where appropriate, include line diagrams to display the data collection and management system. 4 PERMANENCE 4.1 Identify Reversals DENR Describe any reversals or loss of carbon that may have taken place within the Project Area during the reporting period due to unplanned events such as forest fires, typhoons, pests, or illegal timber and fuelwood removals. This shall include a summary of hectares and land cover categories affected using the same measurement and monitoring techniques approved in theFCPP. 7 .CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: Version 1 4.2 Quantify the Loss of Carbon Stock Due to Reversa s Quantify the amount of carbon lost due lo unplanned events using the guidance in the CAVCS Manual 2. 5 QUANTIFICATION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND REMOVALS 5.1 Business as Usual Scenario Descnbe the business as usual scenario approved in the FCPP. 5.2 Project Emissions Using the monitored data provided, quantify carbon sequestration, change in carbon stock, and avoided emissions during the reporting period using the same approach as that used to estimate project scenario emissions and sequestration in the FCPP. 5.3 Net Carbon Sequestration and Avoided Emissions Describe the procedure for calculating net carbon sequestration, change in carbon stock, and avoided emissions. Use the same methods, data, and equations as those applied in the FCPP. Include all relevant equations. Document how each equation is applied and provide example calcufat,ons for all key equations, to allow the reader to reproduce the calculahon of net carbon sequestration/carbon stock/avoided emissions. Fill up the table below and provide discussion on the calculation of carbon sequestration/avoided emissions due to project implementation ancf net carbon sequestration/carbon stock/avoided emissions. Year Business as usual Monitored project Monitored Ex post net carbon carbon sequestration/- carbon sequestration/ reversals of sequestration/carbon carbon stock/avoided carbon stock/avbided carbon stock stock/avoided emissiorns (tC02e) emissions (:tC02e) (tC0:20) emissions (tC02e) Year A Year B YearC Year ... Total :JENR 8 CAVCS ANNEX 1 FCAR: version 1 APPENDIX X: <title of appendix> Use appendices for supporting information. Delete this appendix. (title and instructions) where no appendix is required DENR 9 . CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 CAVCS Forest Carbon Project Plan (FCPP} Template This Forest Carbon Project Plan (FCPP) template is for the development of Forest Carbon Projects in the Philippines, Instructions for completing the project description: TITLE PAGE: All items in the box at the bottom of the title page must be completed using Aria/ 10pt, black, regular (non-italic) font. This box must appear on the title page of the ffnal document. Project descriptions may also feature the project title and preparers' name, logo and contact information more prominently on the title page, using the format below (Aria/ 24pt and Aria/ 11 pt, black regular font). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Instructions for completing the project description template are given under the section headings in this template. Instructions relate back to the rules and requirements set out in the CAVCS Technical Guidance. As such, this template must be completed in accordance with the CAVCS Technical Guidance, and the preparerwi/1 need to refer to the CAVCS Technical Guidance in order to complete the template. All sections must be completed. Where a section is not applicable, same must be stated under the section (the section must not be deleted from the final document). All instructions, including this introductory text, should be deleted from the final document. 1 CAVCS I I DENR Project Title Date of Issue Prepared By Contact ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 PROJECT TITLE Logo (optional) Document Prepared By (individual or entity) Contact Information (optional) Name of project DD-Month-YYYY this version of the document issued lndividt,1al or entity that prepared this document Physical address, telephone, eman, website 2 GAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: Version 1 Table of Contents 1 PROJECT DETAILS ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Summary Description of the Forest Carbon Project .. ...... ...... .. .... ... ........ ........ .. ....... ............. .... ... 4 1.2 Project Type and Its Applicability .... ...... .. ... ...... ......... ..... ... ..... .... ...... ...... ... ........ .. ..... ..... .... ..... .... . 4 1.3 Project Proponent... ............... ....................... ........ .... ...... ... ..... ........ .. ...... ... .. ... .. ...... ............. .. .. .... 4 1.4 Other Entities Involved in the Project ...... .. ... .. .... ..... ...... .. ..... .. ...... ....... .. .. .... ... .............. ..... ... .... ... 5 1. 5 Project Start Date ..... ... ... ..... .. ... .... ... .... .... ... .... ... ........ ... .. ... .. ...... .................................................. 5 1.6 Project Lifetime ... .. .. .. .... .................. ... ............ .... ..... .. ..... ........... ................................ ....... .. .. ...... . 5 1. 7 Description of the Project Activity .......... .. ...... ... ... .. ............ ....... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... .. ................ .. .. ..... ..... 5 1.8 Project Location and Boundaries .... ...... ...... ... ..... ...... .. .. .. .. .... ............ ....... .......... ..... .................... 5 1. 9 Carbon Pools .... ........ .............................. .................................................................................... 5 1.10 Conditions Prior to Project Start ........ ......... .... .. .... .......... .. ........ .. .... .... .. .. , .. .... ..... ..... .. ...... .. .. .. ...... 6 1.11 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks ......................... .. ..... ........ .. 6 1.12 Ownership or Operational Control ............ ........ .... .. .... .. ............. .. ......... ....... .. ..... ..... .. .................. 6 1.13 Additionality ..... .. .. ...... ... .. ... .. ......... ... ... ... ......... ... ........ ... , ................... .......... ... .... ...... ... ...... .... ..... .. 7 1.14 Additional lnfom1ation Relevant to the Project ...... .. .. .. ... ....................... .. ....... .... ........... ..... ......... 7 2 QUANTIFICATION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND REMOVALS ................................................ 8 2.1 Business as Usual Scenario (BAU) ..... ..... .................... .. ..................... .. ........ .............................. 8 2.2 Project Sequestration and Emissions ......... .. ........... .. ..... ....... ...... .. ............. .. ...... ...... .... ............... 8 2.3 Net Carbon Sequestration and Avoided Emissions .................. ...... ... ..... ... ..... .... .. ............... ........ 8 3 MONITORING ...................................................................................................................................... 9 3.1 Data and Parameters Available at Validation ............. ........ ...... .. .. ...... .... .... ... .... .. ............. ... .. ...... 9 3.2 Data and Parameters Monitored .. ....................... .. ................... .............. ......................... .......... 1 a 3.3 Monitoring Plan .. .. ......... .... ... .. .......... .............. ......... ..... .. ..... ... .... ....... ... ... ......... .. ......... .. ... ......... 10 OEl'IR 3 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 1 PROJECT DETAILS 1.1 Summary Description of the Forest Carbon Project Provjde a summa,y descnption ofihe project to enable an understanding of the nature of the projed and its implementation, inclvding the following (no more than one page): • A summa,y description of the activities to be implemented by the project. • Tile location of the project. • An explanation of how the project is expected to sequester carbon and/or avoid emissions. • A brief description of the condition of the site (e.g. area is denuded and/or deforestation occurring in the area) prior to the implementation of the Forest Carbon Project. • An estimate of annual and lifefjme total carbon sequestration and avoided emissions. • Estimated project cost throughout the project lifetime. 1.2 Project Type and lts Applicability Indicate the Forest Carbon Project Type (i.e. AFF, FP. etc) and Whether the project is a mosaic project. If the project composes mosaic of activities, clarify the project type used for each acttvity. Demonstrate that the project activity(ies) meets each of the applicability conditions of the Project Type(s) . e.g., AFF projects must take place on non-Forest land and Forest Protect,on must take place on Forest Land. The project must also demonstrate that ;t is meets all the principles and requirements in the CAVCS. Address each applicability condition separately. Attach maps of the Forest Carbon Project area, This map(s) should describe the Reference Area, the Leakage Area, and the Projecl Area and show the location of settlements within these areas as specified in the Technical Guidance. 1.3 Project Proponent OENR Provide contact information for the project proponent(s). Copy and paste the table as needed. Unless otherwise noted, the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) will assume that the entity fiSted first is the one that will serve as the contact point for the Forest Carbon Project Organization Name Nature of Business Authorized Representative Mailing Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Website. 4 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 11 .4 Other Entities Involved in the Project Provide contact information and roleslrespons,bilities for any other entities Involved in the development of the project. Copy and paste the table as needed. Role/s Responsibility/ies· Organization Name. Nature-of Business Authorize€! Representative Mailing Address Telephof!e Number ~-tnqil Address Website 11 .:5 Project Start Date Indicate, and provide Justification for. the project start date, specifying the calendar year the project will start or has started. 1.6 Project Lifetime Indicate the project lifetime, specifying the calendar year the project will start and end. Indicate a/so the total number of years (e.g. 25 years) during Which the Forest Carbon Project w,11 generate C SCs/CEAs. 1.7 Description of the Project Activity Descn"be the project activity or activities (e. g. planliag, assisted natural regeneration, forest patrol/ing, etc) and how they will result in carbon sequestration and I or avoided emissions. For all measures fisted, include info1mation on any conservation, management or planting activities. mduding a description of how the various organizations. communities and other entities ate involved. 1.8 Project location and Boundaries Indicate the project locatJon and geographic boundanes. For mosaic projects. coortllnates may be submitted separately as a KML file. 1.9 Carbon Pools Identify the relevant carbon pools and emission sources for the project and business as usual scenarios. Add a row to the table if other carbon pools were identified for accounting and provide the justification for its inclusion. 5 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version ·1 Source ' Carbon Pool / Included? Justification/Explanation Emiss'iolil Source (Yes/No) Above Ground i.e. tree biomass <ii Below Ground i.e. tree biomass ::, (/) Soil Organic => 0 C/'J ·c Carbon co co Cl) C Harvested Wood (/) ~ ~ (/) Products "in ::, Emission Source 1 i.e. CO2 ro Emission Source 2 i.e. CO2 Above Ground i.e. tree biomass 0 Below Ground i.e. tree biomass ·c co Soil Organic C (I) Carbon u (/) Harvested Wood u (I) Products B ·' Emission Source 1 i.e. CO2 n. Emission Source 2 i.e. CO2 In addition to the table , provide a diagram or map of the project boundary, showing clearly the physical focations of the various management activities taking place as part of the Project Activity based on the description above. Include in the diagram or map the locations of the Project Area. Leakage Area. and Reference Area. 1.10 Conditions Prior to Project Start Describe the conditions of the area (i.e. denuded. deforestation is occurring etc.) existing prior to project start. Include environmental conditions of the Project, Leakage, and Reference. Areas, ine/udmg as appropriate information on the climate. hydrology, topography, relevant historical conditions. soils vegetalion and ecosystems. 1 11 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks Identify and demonstrate compliance of the project with all and any relevant local. regional and national Jaws. statutes and regulatory frameworks. 1.12 Ownership orOperational Control OENR Provide evidence of project operational control (e.g. tenurial instrument in public land. certified true copy of title in case of private land) in accordance wtth the CA VCS specifications on project eligibility. 6 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 1.13 Add,itionality Demonstrate that the project meets the additionalily criteria stated in the technical guidance. i.e. haw the project will result to increase and/or conservation of carbon stocks in the area. Provide a signed attestation along with this FCPP that the Forest Carbon Project meets the regulatory surplus test and investment guidance provided in the CAVCS Manual 1. 1 ~14 Add itional Information Relevant to the Project Leakage Management 1, DEl1R Where applicable. desci1be the activities to be undertaken to manage leakage, including the leakage and risk mitigation measures, and the indicators for tracking this, A sample format is provided in the table below Mitigation measure Indicator e.g. intensifying agro e.g. number of J)eople forestry on non-project lands, creating who are dependent on forest inside the !-ocation Leakage Risk al temative 's0urces for 1;>reject area are fuelwood and. timber, practicing intensive creating alternative employmeot agroforestry in their opportunities, etc. own farms) Ancillary Benefits Provide discussion on the following issues: (1) that the proponent did not cut trees ofexiscing forests to develop it into tree plantation.: (2) that the Forest Carbon Project has no adverse impacts on biodiversity, soil and hydrology; (3) that local communities /Mng within or adjacent to the project area will be given priority in terms of employment opportunities during imp{emen ation of Project Activities· (4) that there will be equitable participation of women and youth. and (5) that the rights of indigenous peoples w1JI oe respected and upheld in the implementation of the projecc. Further Information rnclude any additional relevant legislative, technical. economic, sectoral. social. environmental, geographic, site-specific and/or temporal information that may have a bearing on the eligibility of the project. the net carbon sequestration and avoided emissions, or the quantification of the Forest Carbon Project's carbon sequestration and avoided emissions. 1 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 2 QUANTIFICATION OF EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND REMOVALS 2.1 Business as Usual Scenario (BAU} Provide discussion on the different land cover types identified under the BAU scenario. Ukewise, methodology (i.e. G/S analysis of pre project land use using medium to high 1-esolution spatial data) used in generating such land cover types and the ground validation of the spatial analysis should be discussed. Describe the procedure for quantification of BAU carbon sequestration, change in carbon stock, and avoided emissions in accordance with the CA VCS Technical Guidance. Include all rele-vant equations, and explain and justify all relevant methodological choices (e.g., with respect to selection of emission factors and default values) . Provide discussion on tile BAU carbon stocks. Carbon stocks of each class of biomass can be derived using default values of biomass density and carbon content or through direct measurements and use of alfometric equations. Explain and justify key assumptions, rationale and methodological choices. Provide all reJevan references. Support discussions with Tables and/or Figures or maps whenever applicable. • For ARR Proiects, please complete and include Tables 3. 4, and 5 of the CAVCS Manual 2. • For FP Proiects, please complete and include Tables 9, 10, f1 , 12. 13. 14, and 15 of the CA VCS Manual 2 2.2 Project Sequestratien and Emissions Describe the procedure for quantification of project carbon sequestration, change in carbon stock, and avoided emissions in accordance with the CAVCS Technical Guidance. lnclvde al( refevant equaUons, and explain and jusilfy all relevant methodological choices (e.g., with respect to selection of emission factors and default values). • For ARR Projects, please complete Tables 6. 7, and I or B of the CAVCS Manual 2. • For FP Proiects, please complete Tables 9. 10, 11, 12. 13, 14, and 15 of the CAVCS Manual 2. Provide discussion on the potential amount of carbon to be sequestered by the p,u1ect 2.3 Net Carbon Sequestration and Avoided Emissions DHIR Describe the procedure for quanilfication of net carbon sequestration, change In carbon stock, and avoided emiss;ons. Jnclude all relevant equations. 8 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 calculation (estimate) and discussion of BAU sequestrauonlavoided Provide the ex-ante emissions, project stock/avoided emis sequestration/avoided emissions, and net carbon sequestrattonlcarbon sions in the table below. eters monitored, use estimates. Document how each equation is applied and For data and param provide example ea of estimated net ea lculations for all key equations to allow the reader to reproduce the calcvlation Year Year A YearB YearC Year ... Total rbon sequestration/carbon stock/avoided emissions. imc!ted business as Est usu seq sto (tC al carbon uestration/catbora ck/avoided emissiol'ils 0 2e) Estimated project Estimated net carb'on carbon sequestrationlcarbon sequestration/earbon stocK/avoided stock/av0ided emissions (tC02e) emissions (tC02e) 3 MONITORING eters Ava ilable at Validation below for all data and parameters that are determined or available at 3.1 Data and Param Complete the table validation. and rem data/parameter). D ain nxed throughout the ProJect Utetime (copy the table as necessary for each DEIR ata and parameters monitored during the operation of the project are ;nduded below Data l Paramete r Data unit Description oice of Source of data Value applied Justification of eh data or descriptio measurement me and procedµres a n of thods pplied Purpose of Data Comments Indicate the unit of measure Provide a brief description of the data/parameter Indicate the source(s) of data Provide the value applied Justify the choice of data source. providing references where applicable. 11\lhere values are based on measurement, Include a description of the measurement methods and procedures applied (e.g., what standards or protocols have been to/lowed), ,ruiicate the responsible person/entity that undertook the measurement, the date of the measurement and the measurement results. More detailed information may be provided in an appendlx. Indicate one otthe following : • Determination of BAU • Calculation of BAU emissions • Calculation of project emissions Provide any additional comments 9 CAVCS ANNEX 2 FCPP: version 1 3.2 Data and Parameters Monitored Complete the table below for all data and parameters that will be monitored during the Pro1ect Lifetime (copy the table as necessary for each data/parameter). Data and parameters detennine<f or available at validation are included above. Data / Parameter Data unit Indicate the unit of measure Description Provide a brief description of the data/parameter Source of data Indicate the source(s) of data Description of Specify the measurement methods and procedures. any measurement methods standards or protocols to be followed, and the person/entity and procedures to be responsible for the measurement. Include any relevant information applied regarding the accuracy of the measurements (e.g., accuracy associated with meter equipment or laboratory tests). Frequency of Specify measurement and recording frequency monitoring/recording Value applied Provide an estimated value for the data/parameter Monitoring equipment Identify equipment used to monitor the data/parameter induding type ' accuracy cfass, and serial number of equipment. as appropriate. QA/QC procedures to be Describe the quality assurance and quality control (QAIQC) applied procedures to be applied, including the calibration procedures where applicable. Purpose of data Indicate one of the following · • Calculation of business as usual carbon sequestration I carbon stock I avoided emissions • Calculation of project carbon sequestration I carbon stock I avoided emissions Calculation method Where relevant, provide the calculation method, incJudJng any equations, used to establish the data/parameter. Comments Provide any additional comments 3.3 Monitoring Plan Describe the process and schedule for obtaining, recording compiling and analyzmg the monilored data and parameters set out above. Include details on the fol/owing: • The methods for measuring, reco1ding, storing, aggregating, collating and reporting data and parameters. l!W1ere relevant, include the procedures for calibrating monitoring equipment. • The organizationar structure, responsibilities and competencies of the personnel mat vtll be carrying out monitoring act.ivities. • The policies for overSight and accountability of monitoring activities. • The procedures for intemaJ auditing and QA/QC. • The procedures for handling non-conformances with the validated monitoring plan. • Any sampling approaehes used. including target precision levels, sample sizes. sample site locations. stratification, frequency of measurement and QAIQC procedures. • Where appropriate, include line diagrams to display the data collection and management system. OtNR 10 .... · CAVCS ANNEX 3 Letter of Intent COMPANY LOGO LETTER OF INTENT TEMPLATE The Regional Executive Director DENR Regional Office (Address) DearXXX: In support of the rehabilitation, reforestation and forest protection efforts of the Philippine Government, consistent with the Philippine Master Plan for Climate Resilient Forestry Development, we, [insert organization name] are pleased to submit this Letter of Intent to undertake a Forest Carbon Project whose specification is stated below: Type of Project e.Q., Afforestation, Reforestation and Restoration/Forest Protection Project Location Geographic boundary e.g., Project Area, LeakaQe Area, and Reference Area Description of Land Cover Category(ie~) Total Area (ha) Project Activities (Please Specify) Proiect Start Date Project Lifetime Our contact information is shown below [Note: If more than 1 organization is involved in the Forest Carbon Project, please include the names of all partner organizations and indicate which organization will serve as the contact with DENR]: Organization Name Nature of business Authorized representative Mailing Address Telephone Number e-Mail Address Website Address To support our Letter of Intent, please find a Project Concept Note for [insert name of Forest Carbon Project] and other supporting documents for your review. Sincerely yours, xxxx xxxx Enclosures: DENR Project Concept Note Proof of individual/company identity (ITR/business permit/SEC registration) Proof of operational control (title/tenure/management arrangement) Map of the proposed site with technical description 1 · CAVCS ANN EX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 CAVCS Forest Carbon Project Concept Note Template This FCP concept note template is for the development of Forest Carbon Projects in the Philippines. This must be submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) along with a Letter of Intent to develop a Forest Carbon Project. Instructions for completing the proiect description: TI TIE PAGE- All items in the box at the bottom of the title page must be completed using A1ial 1 Opt. black, regular (non-italic) font. This box must appear on the title page of the final document. Project descriptions may also feature the project title and preparers' name, logo and contact information more prommentfy on the title page, using the format below (Aria/ 24pt and Aria/ 11pt, black, regular font). PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Instructions for completing the project description template are given under the section headings in this template. Instructions relate back to the rules and requirements set out in the CAVCS Technical Guidance. As such, this template must be completed in accordance with the CAVCS Technical Guidance, and the preparer will need to refer to the CAVCS Technical Guidance in order to complete the template. Afl sections must be completed. Where a section is not applicable. same must be stated under the section (the section must not be deleted from the final document) . All mstruchons, including this introductory text, should be deleted from the final document. DENR 1 j CAVCS ANNEX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 PROJECT TITLE Logo (optional) Document Prepared By (individual or entity) Contact Information (optional) · Name of project l Project Title Date of Issue, I I : - P-re p a re-d~B- y Contact DENR DD-Month-YYYY this version of the document issued Individual or entity thet prepared this document Physical address 1 telephone. email, webstte 2 CAVCS ANNEX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 Table of Contents 1 PROJECT DETAILS ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Summary Description of the Forest Carbon Project .... ... .............. .. ...... ......... ............. ... .... .......... 4 12 Project Type ...... ... ... ... ............................ ..... .. ... .. .. ........ ... ..................... ... ........ ............................ 4 1. 3 Project Proponent. .. ........ .. ........................................... ............. ... ........ .... ..... .... .. ...... ... ................ 4 1.4 Other Entities Involved in the Project ...... .... ..... ....................................... .. .................................. 4 1.5 Project Start Date ..... ... .... ... ...... ......................... .......... ........ .... ............................... ..................... 5 1.6 Project Lifetime ..... ... ....... .. ........... ........ ........ ... ... ....... ... ........ ....................................................... 5 1. 7 Estimated Carbon Sequestration and / or Avoided GHG Emissions ........................................... 5 1.8 Description of the Project Activity ........... ...................... ....... .. ............. ..... .... ....... ...... .. ................. 5 1.9 Project Location ... ................. .. .... ... .... ................ ............ ... ...... ............... ........ .. ........ ... ... .......... .. . 5 1.1 O Conditions Prior to Project Start.. ....... ............... ...... ...... ....... .............. ...... ........... ... ..... ................ 6 1.11 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks ............ ............ ............ .. .... 6 1.12 Ownership .......... ...... ............. ............. .. .. ...... ........ .... .... ........... ................ ........... ..... .... .... .. ..... ..... 6 1.13 Additional Information Relevant to the Project .. ........... ........ ........ ...... ..... ... .. .. .... ........... ..... ......... 6 DENR 3 · CAVCS ANNEX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 1 PROJECT DETAILS 1.1 Summary Description of the Forest Carbon Project Provide a summary descr;ption of the project to enable an understanding of the nature of the project and its 1mplementation, including the following (no more than one page)· • A summary description of the activities to be implemented by the project. • The location of the project. • An explanation of how the project is expected to sequester carbon and/or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. • A brief descnption of the scenan·o existing prior to the implementation of the Forest Carbon Project. 1.2 Project Type Indicate the Forest Carbon Project Type and whether the project is a mosaic p10ject. 1.3 Project Proponent Provide contact information for the Project Proponent(s). Copy and paste the table as needed. Unless otherwise noted. the Department of Natural Resources (DENA) will assume that the entity listed Ii, st is the one that wifl serve as the contact point for the Forest Carbon Project Organization. Name Nature of Business Authorized Representative Mailing Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Website 1.4 other Entities Involved in the Project □ENR Provide contact mformation and ro/es/responsibilft,es tor any other enuhes 111vofved rn the development of the project. Copy and paste the table as needed. Organization Name Naturf;! of Business Authorized Representative Mailing Address T e,lephone. Numper E-mail Address Website 4 CAVCS ANN EX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 1.5 Project Start Date f ndicate, and provide justification for, the project start date, specifying the calendar year start date 1.6 Project Lifetime Indicate the project lifetime, specify;ng the calendar year the project wHI start and end Indicate also the total number of years (e.g. 25 years) during which the Forest Carbon Project will generate CSCs/CEAs. 1.7 Estimated Carbon Sequestration and / or Avoided GHG Emissions Two options are available for completing this section: OPTION 1: The Project Proponent shall indicate the estimated annual carbon sequestration and I or avoided GHG emissions for the Project Lifetime using the foilowing template: Year Estimated Carbon Emissions (tC02e) Total (tC020) Sequestration and Avoided GHG emissions (tC02e) Year A (e.g., 2019) YearB YearC Year ... Total 1.8 Description of the Project Activity Describe the project activity or activities and how they will result in carbon sequestration and I or avoided GHG emissions. For all measures listed, include information on any conservation, management or planting activities, including a description of how various partner organizations, communities and other entlfles are involved 1.9 Project Location DENR Indicate the project location and geographic boundaries. For mosaic projects. coordinates may be subm;tted separately as a KML file 5 · CAVCS ANN EX 4 Concept Note: version 1 1.10 Conditions Prior to Project Start Describe the existing land use prior to project start. 1.11 Compliance with Laws, Statutes and Other Regulatory Frameworks Jdentffy and demonstrate compliance of the project with all and any relevant local, regional and national laws, statutes and regulatory frameworks. 1.12 Ownership Provide evidence of project operational oontrof, in accordance with the CA VCS speeifications on project eligibility. 1.13 Additional Information Relevant to the Project DENR lncJude any additional relevant legislative, technical, economic, sectoral, social, environmental, geographic, site-specific and/or temporal information that may have a bearing on the eligibility of the project, the net carbon sequestration and avoided GHG emissions. or the quantification of the Forest Carbon Project's carbon sequestration and avoided emissions. 6 CAVCS ANNEX 4 Concept Note: Version 1 APPENDIX X: <TITLE OF APPENDIX> Use appendices for supporting information. Delete this appendh< (title and instructions) Where no appendix 1s required DENR 7 Annex 5. CA VCS Process Flow -Applic tion Phase FCPPValidadon issue J Validated FCPP + As$urance StateMetit I. Letter of Intent prepare 2. Concept Note submit corrective measures submit 3. Proor o l o peJOational control (i.-e., copy or tenur,ial instrument agreetnent. mclilagement agreement or certificate of land title ,,., .... I Forest Carbon Project Plan submit feedback Doc,umenta:ty and Technical Review I issue Letter of Acceptance Documentary review and updating of CAVes, Registry l IS days 7 days Approllal of FCPP and 3 days ls$uanc~ of Certificate of Existing Carbon Stock Annex 6. CAVCS Process Flow - Implementation Phase FCAR. Verification issue l Ve.rifled FCAR + Assurance prepare submit corrective measures Statement submit Forest Carbon Assessment Report 'Pocument;ary review and updating of CAVCS ReglStry l Approval of FCAR and issuance of Certifla.te of Carbon Sequestered and/or Cetdfla.te of Emissfons Avoided 7 days 3 days