VM0005 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest
VM0005 is a forestry & land use methodology used by 2 projects on Verra. Registry records show 1,627,862 tonnes issued and 45.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
2
Countries
2
Credits issued
1,627,862 t
Credits retired
742,097 t
Retired share of issued
45.6%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
0%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
- VM0005 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest - 1.2
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) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,126 |
| 2023 | 72,729 |
| 2022 | 200,764 |
| 2021 | 82,453 |
| 2020 | 72,719 |
| 2019 | 72,716 |
| 2018 | 72,711 |
| 2017 | 72,713 |
| 2016 | 72,695 |
| 2015 | 72,702 |
| 2014 | 72,746 |
| 2013 | 72,750 |
| 2012 | 72,749 |
| 2011 | 72,749 |
| 2010 | 509,540 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0005
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
Questions about VM0005
How many projects use VM0005?
2 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0005 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under VM0005 have been retired?
45.6%, or 742,097 of 1,627,862 tonnes.