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Research on the Solution of Non-permanence Problem of Forest Carbon Offset Project Focused on the Introduction of Buffer System  

Cha, Junhee (HAIES Soft)
Lee, Jong-Hak (HAIES Soft)
Han, Kijoo (HAIES Soft)
Bae, Jae Soo (Korea Forest Research Institute)
Seol, Mihyun (Korea Forest Research Institute)
Joo, Rin-Won (Korea Forest Research Institute)
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Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science / v.101, no.1, 2012 , pp. 83-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
Forests as carbon sinks and sources, play an important role in mitigating global climate change. Nonpermanence problem of forest carbon offset projects should be addressed practically and properly for obtaining credible forest carbon credits. This study aims to analyze major non-permanence approaches and their applicability for Korean forest carbon offset projects. Introduction of the buffer system, one of the most generally used non-permanence approaches, should be considered first for domestic forest carbon offset schemes. From the research survey, experts preferred the buffer system to other approaches such as forest certification, conservation easement, and longer conservation period. Standard development including a buffer system with a risk assessment tool is required to assure project participation and permanence of carbon credits.
Keywords
forest; carbon; offset; permanence; standard; buffer;
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