AR-AMS0005 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodology for small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities under the clean development mechanism implemented on lands having low inherent potential to support living biomass
AR-AMS0005 is a forestry & land use methodology used by 2 projects on Verra. Registry records show 78,003 tonnes issued and 63.5% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
2
Countries
1
Credits issued
78,003 t
Credits retired
49,498 t
Retired share of issued
63.5%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
50%
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,402 |
| 2021 | 5,685 |
| 2020 | 5,701 |
| 2019 | 5,685 |
| 2018 | 5,685 |
| 2017 | 5,685 |
| 2016 | 5,701 |
| 2015 | 5,685 |
| 2014 | 5,685 |
| 2013 | 5,685 |
| 2012 | 5,701 |
| 2011 | 5,685 |
| 2010 | 5,685 |
| 2009 | 5,685 |
| 2008 | 2,648 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AR-AMS0005
2 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
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-AMS0005
How many projects use AR-AMS0005?
2 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AR-AMS0005 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AR-AMS0005 have been retired?
63.5%, or 49,498 of 78,003 tonnes.