High Carbon Stock Approach

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1 High Carbon Stock Approach No deforestation in practice HCS Approach Steering Group

2 Contents Background on the HCS Approach how it came about What is the HCS Approach short overview Integration of HCS with HCV, FPIC, peat and other data for land-use planning Going forward with the HCS Approach 2

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4 KEY QUESTION: Which areas are natural forest? Community garden/farmland? and Degraded lands? 4

5 Background on the HCS Approach HCS Approach was developed to implement No Deforestation policy commitments on the ground Nestle, UL, GAR, Wilmar, APP, Ferrero, P&G, NBPOL, Cargill, Musim Mas, etc To break the link between palm oil and tree plantations, and tropical deforestation Methodology first developed by Golden Agri Resources (GAR), TFT and Greenpeace from 2010/2011, Then trialed more broadly by other companies and in other countries, also other commodities (rubber, bananas, soya) Initially was just to identify natural forest areas but quickly evolved to a methodology that integrates with other tools such as High Conservation Value (HCV) and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to provide a land use planning tool 5

6 Background on the HCS Approach The multi-stakeholder HCS Approach Steering Group now established to provide global governance and standardisation Over 60 assessments to date 10+million ha, 4 countries The Steering Group has a Consultative Forum for broad stakeholder engagement and plans to engage governments through it s members Quality Assurance requirements of the HCS Approach aims ensure consistency, high standards, transparency and independent verification of No Deforestation, incl. via POIG HCS Approach Steering Group aims to have the HCS Approach incorporated into RSPO P&C, local government laws and regulations as well as other initiatives such FSC and REDD+ As deforestation is responsible for around 15% of GHG emissions making Indonesia the 3rd largest emitter, then the HCS Approach is a key GHG emission reduction tool (helps governments and companies to meet their GHG reduction targets) 6

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8 HCS Approach Toolkit HCS Approach Toolkit was launched practitioners manual on how to put HCSA into practice Now in Bahasa Indonesia, French, Spanish, Portugese Includes chapters on HCS and rights and FPIC, vegetation stratification, and forest patch analysis Methodology and toolkit under revision need feedback science review HCS study converge - v2 after Sept

9 What is the HCS Approach? The HCS Approach is a tool for land use planning it is not a carbon assessment despite the name! Uses vegetation density, structure and composition combined with above ground carbon estimates to identify forest areas from degraded (former forest) lands. Then in a precautionary way combines this with biodiversity and social considerations to pragmatically implement No Deforestation in the humid tropics It brings together HCS forest with HCV and peat land assessments and FPIC, including community mapping, to make land use planning recommendations 9

10 Two phases of HCS Approach Phase 1 Phase 2 Vegetation stratification to identify potential HCS forest areas HCS forest patch analysis and conservation 10

11 Phase 1: Vegetation stratification Stratify satellite image into vegetation strata Socialise with communities Locate sample plots Measure and collect data Estimate carbon of each strata Output Potential HCS areas identification Phase 1 Vegetation stratification to identify HCS forest areas 11

12 View from above + measurements on the ground Field plots established to estimate Above Ground Biomass and calibrate with satellite data Tonnes Carbon (tonnes/ha) by DBH Class Lo Hig Me 0 You DBH Classes (cm) Scr Statistical analysis and update initial stratification base on field survey A combined unsupervised and supervised analysis of satellite images using visual attributes to provisionally stratify vegetation into 6 classes 12

13 Land Cover Stratifications Process Initial Map Aerial/Ground Photo Survey Update No Yes Inventory Result Update No Final Map 13

14 HCS Forest Stratification POTENTIAL HCS AREAS MAY BE DEVELOPED High-Density Forest (HDF) Remnant forest or advanced secondary forest close to primary condition Medium Density Forest (MDF) Remnant forest but more disturbed than HK3 Low Density Forest (LDF) Appears to be remnant forest but highly disturbed and recovering Young Regenerating Forest (YRF) Mostly young regrowth forest, but with occasional patches of older forest within the stratum Scrub (S)) Recently cleared areas, some woody regrowth and grass-like ground cover 14 Cleared/Open Land (OL) Very recently cleared land with mostly grass or crops, few woody plants 14

15 Definition of Dense Forest (Hutan Kerapatan) Description Canopy closure Closed canopy natural forest Density ranging from high to low Significant number of trees with diameter > 30cm Dominance of climax species, e.g. dipterocarpus 50% canopy light interception Trees DBH > 30 Low = 30-40/ha Medium = 40-50/ha High > 50/ha Carbon (t/ha) Low = 60-90/ha Medium = /ha High > 150/ha 15

16 Definition of Young Regenerating Forest (Belukar Tua) Description Old scrub and highly disturbed remnant forest. Diameter distribution dominated by trees 10-30cm and with higher frequency of pioneer species, e.g. makaranga Canopy closure 30-40% canopy light interception Trees DBH > / ha Carbon t/ha

17 Definition of Scrub (Belukar Muda) Description Canopy closure Large trees / ha Carbon t/ha Usually have been cleared in the past. Dominated by low scrub with limited canopy closure. Areas of tall grass, fern with a few pioneer species trees. Occasional patches of older trees. <25% canopy light interception 5-15 / ha / ha 17

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19 HCS forest patch analysis and conservation process Community Mapping to identify lands to exclude from analysis Patch core analysis and prioritisation Patch connectivity analysis Patch risk assessment Review presence of LDF, MDF, HDF Conservation of HCS forest including FPIC Final mapping and conservation planning of HCS HCV overlay and integration Ground check patches Rapid biodiversity assessment (if needed) 19

20 HCS Forest Patch Analysis Process Vegetation Stratification HCS Class Core Analysis Connectivity Analysis Risk Analysis Patch Recommendations 20

21 Progress and Challenges with HCS Approach Working Groups on key issues of: Integration of HCS/HCV/FPIC High Forest Cover regions Quality Assurance Smallholders and Communities Science Advisory Committee Convergence group Expanding engagement with governments and manufacturer and retail companies to get their critical input and support Expanding engagement with other sectors and regions rubber, soya Africa and Latin America 21

22 Towards a Draft Protocol and Guidance for Integration of HCS, FPIC and HCV 22

23 Case Study : HCS Integration with FPIC and HCV via Participatory Conservation Planning (PCP) Final HCS study recommendation Final HCV study recommendation Participatory Mapping Other Gov Regulations PCP Process : Multi stakeholder FGD FPIC process Consultation Verification Mutual Agreement Proper Land Use Planning Integrated Management Plan Non Timber Forest Product utilization Multiple cropping/agro fisheries/ profit sharing infrastructure Collaborative management Wildlife corridor, fire breaker, canal system Productivity 23

24 Going forward with the HCS Approach Key Issue Community rights, land use and support for HCS forest conservation Achieving the long-term conservation of HCS forest (and HCV areas) Smallholder engagement and support Ensuring consistent and quality implementation How being addressed FPIC integration, land use planning, food security, benefits/incentives Innovative approaches and tools with communities, laws and regulations government support New working group including small-holder reps, link with other smallholder initiatives, adapt HCS to SH Rolling out Quality Assurance and transparency requirements 24

25 Going forward with the HCS Approach Key Issue How being addressed Palm oil development in High Forest Cover regions One broadly supported HCS methodology HCSA being implemented through other initiatives Ensuring HCS Approach has government support Ensuring the methodology is state-of-the-art, credible, practical and efficient Working group addressing: framing question, case studies convergence process with HCS Study and further science input Engagement with RSPO (incl. Next), POIG, FSC, HCVRN, etc Government engagement, input and collaboration, IPOP Revision - new science via SAC, field experience, trials, working group and HCS study recommendations Toolkit v2 schedules after Sept Also FPIC/HCV/HCS integration 25

26 Thank You For more information: Visit the HCS Approach Steering Group website at: Join the Consultative Forum, or queries to: