Forest Carbon Monitoring
Carbon stocks and change, biomass, pools and maps.
Carbon Pools
| Carbon pools | Included |
|---|---|
| Above ground biomass (AGB) | Yes |
| Below ground biomass(BGB) | Yes |
| Soil organic carbon | No |
| Dead wood | No |
| Litter | No |
Above- and below-ground biomass are included because they are significant in Kenya, and data are available from the forest inventories of 2015–2017. Soil organic carbon needs further research on Kenyan stock change factors; litter and dead wood are considered insignificant and lack data. Each excluded pool will be included in a revised FRL if it proves to be more than 10% of total carbon stocks.
Gas: carbon dioxide (CO₂) only. Methane, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide will be considered when accurate methods and reliable data are available.
Source: Ministry of Environment and Forestry, National Forest Monitoring System in the Republic of Kenya, Version 1 (Draft), February 2021. Chapter 3.4 and 3.5.