JSC Latvia's State Forests agreement No. 5.5-5.1/001Y/110/08/8
The tasks of study are:
- To determine the possible impact of forestry activities on GHG emissions and CO2 sequestration in various carbon reserves. To identify the categories of possible forestry activities with the most significant impact on each GHG, to determine their possible relevance to GHG emissions and CO2 sequestration.
- The results of the studies carried out so far in forestry are to be identified for the significant GHG emissions and CO2 sequestrations. To survey the plots used in forestry research so far, in order to assess their suitability for GHG emissions and CO2 sequestration studies. Based on the obtained information, develop a methodology for extracting the missing data for GHG balance assessment. Based on the surveyed sample plots, create a database for further research.
- Develop a methodology for determining the GHG emission and absorption factors of various calculation equations for the most economically important tree species.
- Approve the sampling and analysis methodology for determining CO2 sequestration in carbon reserves in categories of forestry activities with the most significant impact.
- For non-CO2 GHG emission calculations, prepare a summary of the emission factors given in the IPCC GPG LULUCF and Nordic GHG inventory reports, which would be applicable in the climatic conditions of Latvia.
- To prepare the methodology of the future research program, the scope of the research, recommendations for the duration of the research, its parts, work tasks