Submitted by
Kathy.ABUSOW
on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 21:31
General Information
Resolution
49173
IUCN Constituent
Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
North America and the Caribbean
Country/Territory
United States of America
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Commissions
No Commissions are/have been involved
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) Foundation
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description and results/achievements of activities:
SFI engaged with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) Foundation to develop an online tool that calculates forest carbon stocks, rates of sequestration, and long-term carbon storage in forest products associated to SFI-certified lands in the USA. The tool is useful for SFI-certified organizations as it helps forest managers make sound management decisions. It is also valuable for others interested in evaluating the carbon contributions of SFI-certified forests, including brand owners that use SFI‑labeled products, and academic and non-profit organizations seeking to better understand contributions of SFI-certified forestlands for climate change mitigation.
Status
Completed
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
SFI coordinated a public webinar showcasing the online tool, including a brief background of the data and processes involved, the operation of the tool, and the outputs available.
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member