Project / Carbon Stock Assessment
Counting the carbon in every forest
A rigorous, standards-aligned assessment of the carbon stored across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s forests — the bedrock of every credible carbon credit.
What it is
From measured trees to tonnes of carbon
Forest carbon stock assessment quantifies how much carbon a forest holds across all its pools. It combines on-the-ground measurement with validated models and satellite data to produce numbers that buyers and verifiers trust.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this assessment underpins the entire REDD+ effort — without it, emission reductions cannot be claimed, verified or sold.
How we measure
A four-part assessment approach
Stratify
Divide forests into ecological strata for accurate, efficient sampling.
Measure
Record trees and all carbon pools in permanent sample plots.
Model
Apply validated allometric equations and quantify uncertainty.
Scale
Extend plot results across the province with remote sensing.
Illustrative results
Estimated carbon density by forest zone
Representative figures shown for illustration; full verified figures are published in programme reports.
| Forest zone | Dominant species | Avg. carbon density (tC/ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine & sub-alpine conifer | Fir, spruce, juniper | 180–240 |
| Moist temperate | Deodar, pine, oak | 150–210 |
| Dry temperate | Chilgoza pine, oak | 90–140 |
| Sub-tropical broadleaved | Phulai, kau | 50–90 |
| Sub-tropical chir pine | Chir pine | 70–120 |
Turn data into finance
A verified carbon stock is a bankable asset
Once forest carbon is measured and verified, it can be marketed as emission-reduction credits — financing conservation for years to come.