Chapter 3

Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions: Natural and Working Lands

Measures within the natural and working lands sector aim to either enhance the sequestration capacity of the land or reduce the intensity of emissions from greenhouse gas (GHG) sources. A project can increase the area available for vegetation by converting previously developed land into vegetated open space. Conversions from one type of vegetated land to another may increase or decrease carbon sequestration, depending on the relative sequestration capacities of the land types. Additional ways to increase sequestration may include planting new trees on either developed or undeveloped land. GHG emission from working lands can be reduced through climate-smart farming practices, some of which may increase below- and above-ground carbon storage.

The natural and working lands section includes fact sheets and quantification methods for 4 measures. Use the list below to navigate directly to each measure's factsheet.

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