How a BC Forestry Project Developer Turned Improved Forest Management into Verified Carbon Credits
The Challenge
Great Bear Carbon developed an Improved Forest Management (IFM) carbon offset project under British Columbia's Forestry Carbon Offset Protocol, with the goal of generating provincially recognized carbon offset credits from increased carbon sequestration on managed forest land. Before any credits could be issued by the province, the project's reported carbon stock increases required independent third-party verification, a process that demands rigorous review of forestry inventory data and carbon stock calculations against an approved baseline.
The Approach
Standard Carbon conducted verification of the project's reported carbon removals, reviewing forestry inventory data, carbon stock calculations, and project documentation to confirm alignment with BC FCOP methodology and program requirements. Our team completed virtual site visits and an independent assessment of the carbon stock data to validate reported sequestration figures within the project boundary.
The Result
The verified carbon stock increases were accepted under the BC carbon offset program, enabling Great Bear Carbon to receive provincially recognized offset credits representing real, measured improvements in forest carbon sequestration across the project area.
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