Info Report Check
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An allometric equation has been applied to estimate the above-ground tree and shrub biomass. The DOE verified that the allometric equation used by the PP is already validated in the previous monitoring period (Verification report E.8.2, page 25).
However, the DOE is requested to provide its opinion by elaborating how it verified the suitability of the allometric equation for the project activity as per section III, a.2 of AR-AM0002 v3 methodology, which states “in the absence of local allometric equations, if allometric equations developed from biome-wide data are considered, such equations should be verified by comparing the biomass estimates of destructively harvested trees of different diameter classes within the project area. If the biomass estimated from the harvested trees is within about ±10% of that predicted by the equation, then the selected equation can be considered suitable for the project. If this is not the case, it is recommended to develop local allometric equations for the project use from destructive sampling of trees randomly selected in each age class.” In doing so, please also refer to the AR tool, “Demonstrating appropriateness of allometric equations for estimation of aboveground tree biomass in A/R CDM project activities”.