Quantification of Estimated Removals

This chapter focuses on Step 3 of the project cycle, implementing the project and quantifying carbon sequestration to measure the direct impact. This Carbontribe methodology project follows the guidelines set forth in the IPCC 2006 and 2019 Refinement, ensuring compliance with globally recognized standards for carbon accounting in forest ecosystems.

The IPCC framework offers multiple "Tiers" for calculating carbon sequestration, depending on the data available and the precision needed. Tier 1 represents the most basic level, relying on default values and general models for carbon estimation. The calculations presented in this methodology use Tier 1 default values as the starting point. However, if more appropriate, project-specific data becomes available, Carbontribe will adjust the calculations to apply higher Tiers (Tier 2 or Tier 3), which provide more localized and precise carbon estimates.

This approach allows Carbontribe to ensure that calculations remain both accurate and feasible, depending on the data at hand, while still adhering to the best practices outlined by the IPCC. The following sections describe the calculations for annual carbon sequestration, detailing the specific components that contribute to the overall sequestration estimate.