SCM0004: Methodology for the Regeneration of Spekboom Thicket
Sectoral Scope: Scope 14 - Afforestation and reforestation
Status: Live since 11/10/2022
Modules / Key Sources:
van der Vyver, ML. and Cowling, R. (2019) Aboveground biomass and carbon pool estimates of Portulacaria afra (spekboom)-rich subtropical thicket with species-specific allometric models https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378112719305754
SCT0001 - Tool for the Demonstration and Assessment of Additionality in SOCIALCARBON Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) Project Activities v1.0
CDM Tool for the Estimation of carbon stocks and change in carbon stocks of trees and shrubs in A/R CDM project activities
Description.
Spekboom (Portulacaria Afra), often called Elephant Bush, is a succulent plant found in Southern Africa. It is a bright green, small-leaved plant with a contrasting red stem and is widely considered to be a wonder plant, creating its own micro-climate, supporting biodiversity, and sequestering carbon.
This methodology provides a means to quantify net GHG emission removals (NERs) from project activities that restore and regenerate Spekboom. As per the applicable project activities, the Spekboom must be planted in its native geography and activities must be implemented to prevent grazing from livestock.
Version History.
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Release Date: 11th October 2022
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Release date: 23 May 2023
Notes:
Included appendix to outline the steps projects must follow to ensure the don't degrade wild populations further when harvesting truncheons for planting.
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Release date: 28 September 2023
Notes:
• Fixed typo in equation 4
• Refinement of language in section 9.3.3 to provide clarity on Litter measurements