This methodology is applicable to project activities that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from mosaic unplanned deforestation and forest degradation, and that enhance GHG sequestration through afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) activities. This methodology was developed with the intended use in India, but is globally applicable.
Mosaic degradation of forest lands may be the result of many drivers, such as unsustainable fuelwood extraction and uncontrolled grazing. Reduction of these activities is important since their continuation may lead to deforestation.
This methodology was developed with a focus on the specific drivers listed in Table 1 below. For the purposes of this methodology, these drivers are categorized as either a deforestation or forest degradation activity.
