AR-ACM0001 Afforestation and reforestation of degraded land
AR-ACM0001 is a forestry & land use methodology used by 21 projects on Verra, American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 26,312,931 tonnes issued and 61.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
21
Countries
10
Credits issued
26,312,931 t
Credits retired
16,246,574 t
Retired share of issued
61.7%
Projects with uncovered reversals
1
Projects yet to issue
28.6%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- American Carbon Registry (ACR) 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,822 |
| 2022 | 48,033 |
| 2021 | 971,842 |
| 2020 | 1,674,402 |
| 2019 | 1,283,446 |
| 2018 | 2,924,965 |
| 2017 | 1,913,771 |
| 2016 | 1,779,439 |
| 2015 | 1,865,109 |
| 2014 | 1,962,502 |
| 2013 | 3,275,561 |
| 2012 | 1,210,466 |
| 2011 | 6,115,448 |
| 2010 | 795,423 |
| 2009 | 352,829 |
| 2008 | 97,852 |
| 2007 | 24,502 |
| 2006 | 10,999 |
| 2005 | 520 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AR-ACM0001
21 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
‘Guanaré’ Forest Plantations on degraded grasslands under extensive grazing
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
8.3M
issued tCO₂e
Lumin/Eucapine Uruguay Forest Plantations on degraded grasslands under extensive grazing
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
5.8M
issued tCO₂e
Boa Vista A/R
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Brazil · Forest
3.7M
issued tCO₂e
Forteko afforestation on degraded grasslands under extensive grazing
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
3.7M
issued tCO₂e
‘El Arriero ’ Afforestation on degraded grasslands under extensive grazing project
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
1.7M
issued tCO₂e
Reforestation of degraded land by MTPL in India
Verra · India · Forest
1.2M
issued tCO₂e
Natural High Forest Rehabilitation Project on degraded land of Kibale National Park
Verra · Uganda · Forest
1.1M
issued tCO₂e
EDS GREEN CARBON PROJECT
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
685.0K
issued tCO₂e
Promoting Sustainable Development through Natural Rubber Tree Plantations in Guatemala
Verra · Guatemala · Forest
420.0K
issued tCO₂e
Bukaleba Forest Project
Verra · Uganda · Forest
351.9K
issued tCO₂e
EcoPlanet Bamboo Central America - Reforestation Project
Verra · Nicaragua · Forest
263.4K
issued tCO₂e
TIST Program in Kenya, VCS 003
Verra · Kenya · Forest
68.3K
issued tCO₂e
TIST Program in Kenya, VCS 001
Verra · Kenya · Forest
61.9K
issued tCO₂e
Lower Mississippi Valley Reforestation
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Forest
14.9K
issued tCO₂e
ITAA afforestation on degraded grasslands under extensive grazing
Verra · Uruguay · Forest
2.2K
issued tCO₂e
Bayou Bartholomew Climate Action Project
Verra · United States · Forest
No issuance recorded
LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GROUPED AFFORESTATION PROJECT
Verra · United States · Forest
No issuance recorded
Reforestation Across the Lower Mississippi Valley
Verra · United States · Forest
No issuance recorded
Reforestation of degraded lands in the Valle California of Patagonia, Chile
Verra · Chile · Forest
No issuance recorded
Reforestation of pastures in Sociedad Agrícola de Interés Social “José Carlos Mariátegui” - Joven Forestal Project, Perú
Verra · Peru · Forest
No issuance recorded
Tensas River Basin Project
Verra · United States · Forest
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- VM0047 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 193 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 47 projects · CCP-Approved
- VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 30 projects · CCP-Approved
- VM0045 Improved Forest Management Methodology Using Dynamic Matched Baselines from National Forest Inventories 8 projects · CCP-Approved
- CAR Mexico Forest Protocol 484 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0010 Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest 103 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about AR-ACM0001
How many projects use AR-ACM0001?
21 projects, in 10 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AR-ACM0001 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AR-ACM0001 have been retired?
61.7%, or 16,246,574 of 26,312,931 tonnes.