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1 year ago NCX response: We appreciate comments noting that the structure and performance of the baseline model used within this methodology is strongly influential on the predicted and realized climate impact of projects. Our revised methodology increases transparency rather than following an expert review process. This includes both detailed documentation of particular models used, as well as sharing benchmarking and performance information for baseline models. Finally, the revised approach to uncertainty explicitly accounts for imprecision in the baseline model in calculating the final number of credits generated from projects developed under this methodology.
Commenter Organization: Forest Carbon Works
Commenter: Briana Capra
2021 Deferred Harvest Methodology Section: Model for carbon-at-risk of removal (section 11)
Comment: The methodology employs a model to determine baseline emissions to predict the carbonat-risk of removal. However, no requirements are provided for assessing uncertainty or calibrating such models to local data. The requirement is: Models shall have comprehensive and appropriate requirements for estimating uncertainty in keeping with IPCC or other appropriate guidance, and the model shall be calibrated by parameters such as geographic location and local climate data.
Proposed Change: VCS Rerefence: VCS Methodology Requirements Section 2.5.1