A paper by Nancy Harris, Silvia Petrova, Fred Stolle and Sandra Brown. On behalf of Winrock
International, this paper was submitted by Nancy Harris. For more information, contact Nancy Harris
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Lowering Emissions in Asia’s Forests (LEAF) Program
This manual provides standardized field measurements, based on proven field methods, for
quantifying carbon emissions and removals from changes in the use and management of lands.
These procedures are a key component of a quality assurance and quality control plan needed to
provide confidence in results of climate mitigation activities.