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In order to host an A/R CDM project activity, a non-Annex I Party needs to determine thresholds for
forest definition in addition to the participation requirements mentioned above, and report to the EB
through its DNA. The thresholds are:
(a) A single minimum tree crown cover value between 10 and 30 per cent;
(b) A single minimum land area value between 0.05 and 1 hectare; and
(c) A single minimum tree height value between 2 and 5 metres.
(a) Tree crown cover: 10 - 30 %
~
10 % 30 %
(b) Land area value: 0.05 - 1ha
~
0.05 ha
1.0 ha
(c) Tree height: 2 - 5 m
2 m
~
5 m
Figure 2-5 Thresholds for forest definition
2.4.3 Project cycle of A/R CDM project activities
The project cycle and approval process of A/R CDM project activities is similar to that of emission
reduction CDM project activities, as outlined in Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5, respectively. Project
participants need to check whether their A/R CDM project activity is a large scale A/R CDM project
activity or a small scale A/R CDM project activity (see section 2.4.5 for definition of small scale A/R
CDM project activity), and whether an approved methodology is applicable. Then they need to
proceed with drafting of a CDM-AR-PDD, submission of a new methodology if necessary, validation,
and registration for issuance of credits (in case of A/R CDM project activities, tCERs and lCERs are
issued).
2.4.4 Overview of approval process of A/R CDM project activities and A/R
CDM methodologies
As described in Chapter 1 (Figure 1-5), the basic steps of approval process of A/R CDM project
activities are the same as emission reduction CDM project activities. In this section, brief explanation
of the approval process is given in a step-by-step manner.
Step 1: Determine if your project qualifies as a small scale A/R CDM project activity
Project participants should first consider if their project meets the eligibility criteria of small scale A/R
CDM project activities as listed below.
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