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PM001
Agriculture & Forestry Carbon Benefit Assessment Methodology
A modular methodology for carbon accounting in smallholder agriculture and community forestry projects generating Plan Vivo Certificates.
Status: Active
Type: Modular
Version 1.0: PM001 V1.0 | V1.0 Assessment Report (Active from: 09/11/2023)
Developer: TLLG & Plan Vivo TAC
Reviewers: Plan Vivo TRP & Earthood Service Private Ltd
PM002
Methodology for Quantifying Carbon Benefits from Small-Scale Agroforestry
This full methodology describes the procedures for measuring change in carbon stock(s) and calculating the amount of carbon removals from the atmosphere by adopting agroforestry practices.
Status: Active
Type: Modular
Version 1.0: PM002 V1.0 | V1.0 Assessment Report (Active from: 29/09/2025)
Developer: Acorn
Reviewers: Plan Vivo TRP & AENOR
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