Carbon Farming Initiative workshop: from Plan to Practice – slides 2013 Envi Environm onment ntal pl plant ntings ngs 2013 These slides are also available in PDF format on the Clean Energy Regulator website 1 . 1 http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/Carbon-Farming-Initiative/Reports-and- publications/Pages/default.aspx Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 1
Welcome • Introductions • Housekeeping Workshop purpose • Support your participation • Help you to understand what's involved Introduction Purpose: • Understand Clean Energy Regulator’s role • Understand key concepts behind the Carbon Farming Initiative’s design Clean Energy Regulator Our vision is to support Australia in transitioning to a low carbon economy through an informed and efficient market for carbon and investment in renewable energy. Other government organisations Three government organisations have a role in the Carbon Farming Initiative: Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 2
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Provides information and support for landholders and funds research Department of Industry Development of policy, legislation and methodologies Clean Energy Regulator Assessment of projects, education, issue of Australian carbon credit units Video: how the Carbon Farming Initiative works View the video, how the Carbon Farming Initiative works 2 , on YouTube. Australian Government response to Climate Change • International: Kyoto Agreement • Domestic: Reduction in greenhouse gas pollution using the market » Carbon pricing mechanism How the Carbon Farming Initiative works • You can earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) by: » storing carbon, or » reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the land • 1 ACCU = 1 tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -e). Methodology determinations Methodology determinations set out the rules for undertaking a specific activity to earn Australian carbon credit units. Storing greenhouse gas emissions on the land Sequestration in plantings can only offset emissions if it is stored permanently − for 100 years. 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBj7xc3ZKWg Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 3
Guide to undertaking an environmental plantings project Purpose: • Support your decision to apply the Environmental Plantings methodology on your farm. What does an environmental plantings project look like? • Permanent planting of trees native to your local area • Project land in 5 years prior: » non-forested » used for grazing, pasture management, cropping, nature conservation or settlement » not had woody plants removed (except known weed species required to be removed by law) Why participate? Another part of your farm’s enterprise. Benefits • Income from sale of ACCUs • Enhance water quality • Protection for stock (shade, wind breaks) • Improve biodiversity How do I get started? • Check your eligibility • Assess the feasibility • Check your expectation for return on investment • Decide on your business model • Apply: » Recognised Offsets Entity » ANREU account » Eligible Offsets project Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 4
How do I undertake an environmental plantings project? • Permanent planting of trees native to your local area, meet plantings requirements • Map your project • Use the reforestation modeling tool • Maintain the environmental planting Map your project • Carbon Farming Initiative Mapping Guidelines • Stratify your project area into carbon estimation areas with homogeneous characteristics. Each area has a single model point. Use the Reforestation Modelling Tool • Input data to Reforestation Modelling Tool • Use the Reforestation Modelling Tool to calculate carbon stock in each carbon estimation area The reforestation modelling tool is a computer program that identifies carbon stock within the tree and debris carbon pools based on inputs of species, management regime and disturbance events. Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 5
Calculate abatement • Monthly carbon stock for each carbon estimation area from Reforestation Modelling Tool • Use series of equations to determine carbon abatement • Write your offsets report Using the equations: converting carbon stock change to carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -e) ∆ 𝐃 𝐐 , 𝐃𝐏 𝟑 ( 𝐬 𝐝 ) ¡ = ∆ 𝐃 𝐐𝐁 ( 𝐬 𝐝 ) ¡ × 𝟓𝟓 𝟐𝟑 ¡ × 𝐇𝐗𝐐 𝐃 𝐏 𝟑 Equation ¡4 Carbon stock change expressed in tonnes CO ₂ -e = Carbon stock change in tonnes of C x 44/12 (atomic weight conversion) x 1 (Global Warming Potential of CO ₂ -e) Monitoring and record keeping Forest management • prior land use • fuel use • plants and plantings • crown cover and height • Reforestation Modelling Tool • disturbance events Project area information • carbon estimation areas • geospatial maps • names • calculations This data is crucial to your application for ACCUs. Will you be able to protect your data in an unforseen event? Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 6
Audit report Provides a ‘reasonable assurance’ opinion on whether or not your project complies with the methodology determination and Carbon Farming legislation Apply for carbon credits • Submit offsets report and audit report to the Clean Energy Regulator • Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) are issued into your account in the Registry • Earn money by selling the ACCUs and transferring them to another account in the Registry Question and answer panel • Introduction to Carbon Farming Initiative and Clean Energy Regulator • What does a project look like? • Measure and calculate abatement • Audit Using the Reforestation Modelling Tool Purpose: • Improve familiarity with the Reforestation Modelling Tool’s outputs • Demonstrate a range of scenarios and their delivery of carbon storage, using the Reforestation Modelling Tool Using the Reforestation Modelling Tool (RMT) • The RMT estimates carbon storage within the trees and debris for individual Carbon Estimation Areas (CEAs). • The RMT models carbon storage at a single point within a CEA and extrapolates this across the CEA area. • The RMT accesses extensive climate, soil and vegetation databases, and data relevant to the location, e.g. climate, rainfall, and soil conditions, to provide the base data for modelling reforestation projects. Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 7
• You can use the RMT to estimate the amount of carbon stored from your project. Sequestration estimates will differ with location North Queensland The project will have approximately: • 17 tC/ha after 5 years • 125 tC/ha after 15 years Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 8
Western Australia The project will have approximately: • 5 tC/ha after 5 years • 37 tC/ha after 15 years Sequestration estimates for different establishment techniques These examples are located at the same point in SE Queensland This example is based on direct seeding as the means of establishment. Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 9
This example is based on tube-stock planting at 1000/ha density as the means of establishment. Sequestration estimates will respond to events Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 10
Need help with the RMT? The RMT is maintained by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. The RMT Help Manual 3 provides detailed instructions on the use of the tool. You can access Help Manual on the department’s website. The Department can also provide technical assistance – contact them at: CFIRefortool@climatechange.gov.au Administration: working with the Clean Energy Regulator Purpose: • Understand three key administrative steps involved with Carbon Farming Initiative Three important parts to your administration 1. Recognised Offsets Entity 2. Eligible Offsets Project 3. Certificate of Entitlement Download application forms from the Clean Energy Regulator website. There are no application fees. Recognised Offsets Entity • Essential to be part of the Carbon Farming Initiative and issued with Australian carbon credit units • Open an ANREU Account » fit and proper person test » proof of identity test • Centrally processed, case officer allocated 3 http://www.climatechange.gov.au/reducing-carbon/carbon-farming-initiative/reforestation-tools Environmental plantings – slides 6 June 2013 Page 11
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