This technical document presents a sustainable grassland management methodology that provides an affordable way to estimate the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions removed from the atmosphere through improved management of grasslands. The methodology, which is based on soil sampling and computer modelling, aims to support the participation of small-scale herders and livestock raisers in carbon markets.
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Organization: FAO, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, World Agroforestry Centre, Verified Carbon Standard
Topics: Agriculture and Food, Finance, Land Use Management, Science, Mitigation, Carbon Financing and CDM
Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date: 2011
Language: English