Sinks Submissions - Treatment of Non-Kyoto Forests and Article 3.4 (additional sink activities)

"The assumption is that pre-1990 forests are carbon neutral if replanted - this may not always be the case. Carbon sequestration will change from rotation to rotation. In most cases due to genetic improvement and residual carbon in roots and waste remaining on site, a subsequent rotation will increase the net carbon sink of the forest. Any such increments should be considered for credits under Article 3.4 of the Protocol."
"When new forests are established on agricultural land, livestock are permanently removed. Should methane be included as emissions under the Kyoto Protocol we believe the forester should be allocated the credit for reducing stock as a result of afforestation. This portion of credits may also be transferred to the Government so that foresters can receive the total forest generated carbon credit."

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