VCS Methodology VM0007 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD+ MF) Version 1.6 08 September 2020 Sectoral Scope 14 VM0007, Version 1.6 Sectoral Scope 14 REDD+MF - 2 Methodology developed by: Revision to include project activities on peatlands (version 1.5 of this methodology) prepared by Permian Global, Silvestrum and Greifswald University Revision to include tidal wetland restoration and conservation activities (version 1.6 of this methodology) prepared by Silvestrum Climate Associates and Restore America’s Estuaries This methodology was revised to include tidal wetland restoration and conservation activities with support from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation, The Ocean Foundation, Conservation International, Blue Ventures, and The Nature Conservancy. Restore America’s Estuaries and Silvestrum Climate Associates also wish to acknowledge the authors: Igino Emmer, Silvestrum Climate Associates; Brian Needelman and Kyle Derby, University of Maryland; Steve Crooks, Silvestrum Climate Associates; Pat Megonigal, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Matthew Oreska, University of Virginia; and Steve Emmett-Mattox, Restore America’s Estuaries and Strategic Collaborations, LLC (current). VM0007, Version 1.6 Sectoral Scope 14 REDD+MF - 3 Table of Contents 1 Sources ................................................................................................................................................. 4 2 Summary Description of the Methodology ............................................................................................ 6 3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 11 4 Applicability Conditions .......
