Course Details

Grow a Sustainable Future: Forestry & Carbon Sequestration Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Forests are vital carbon sinks and essential for mitigating climate change. Our Forestry & Carbon Sequestration Training Course provides the expertise to manage forests for both ecological health and carbon storage. Learn about sustainable forestry practices, carbon accounting methodologies, and the role of forests in global climate solutions. Become a key player in harnessing the power of forests to combat climate change.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Forestry Professionals: Forest managers, arborists, and forestry consultants.
• Carbon Project Developers: Individuals involved in developing and managing carbon offset projects.
• Environmental Consultants: Professionals specializing in land use and carbon accounting.
• Land Managers and Conservationists: Those responsible for managing natural resources.
• Policy Makers and Government Officials: Individuals working on land use and climate policy.
• Researchers and Academics: Those studying forest ecosystems and carbon sequestration.
• Anyone seeking to contribute to forest-based climate solutions.
• Those working in the timber industry seeking to understand carbon markets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of forests in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation.
• Apply sustainable forestry practices for carbon management.
• Understand carbon accounting methodologies for forestry projects.
• Develop and manage forest carbon offset projects.
• Assess the ecological and economic benefits of forest carbon sequestration.
• Navigate the policy and regulatory landscape for forest carbon projects.
• Understand the risks and uncertainties associated with forest carbon projects.
• Promote forest conservation and restoration for climate resilience.

COURSE MODULES

• Forest Ecosystems and Carbon Cycling:
• Understanding forest carbon pools and fluxes.
• The role of forests in the global carbon cycle.
• Ecological factors influencing forest carbon sequestration.
• The impacts of deforestation and forest degradation.
• Sustainable Forestry Practices for Carbon Management:
• Principles of sustainable forest management (SFM).
• Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) and other sustainable harvesting techniques.
• Forest restoration and afforestation strategies.
• Agroforestry and its carbon sequestration potential.
• Carbon Accounting Methodologies:
• Overview of carbon accounting standards and protocols.
• Measuring and monitoring forest carbon stocks.
• Calculating carbon emission reductions and removals.
• Understanding baseline and additionality concepts.
• Forest Carbon Project Development:
• Project feasibility assessment and planning.
• Developing Project Design Documents (PDDs).
• Validation and verification processes.
• Selecting appropriate carbon offset standards.
• Forest Carbon Markets and Policies:
• Overview of voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
• Understanding REDD+ and other forest carbon initiatives.
• National and international policies related to forest carbon.
• The role of carbon finance in forest conservation.
• Ecological and Economic Benefits of Forest Carbon Sequestration:
• Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
• Community benefits and social impacts.
• Economic valuation of forest carbon.
• The importance of multiple benefits.
• Risk Management and Uncertainties in Forest Carbon Projects:
• Addressing permanence and leakage risks.
• Managing natural disturbances (e.g., fires, pests).
• Assessing uncertainties in carbon accounting.
• The importance of robust monitoring.
• Forest Conservation and Restoration for Climate Resilience:
• The role of forests in climate adaptation.
• Integrating forest conservation into landscape-level planning.
• Promoting community-based forest management.
• Future trends and innovations in forest carbon sequestration.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com