VM0010 Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest
VM0010 is a forestry & land use methodology used by 103 projects on Verra. Registry records show 15,058,499 tonnes issued and 71.2% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
103
Countries
21
Credits issued
15,058,499 t
Credits retired
10,715,717 t
Retired share of issued
71.2%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
82.5%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
- VM0010 Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest - 1.4
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 983,569 |
| 2022 | 1,163,821 |
| 2021 | 1,600,153 |
| 2020 | 2,007,796 |
| 2019 | 1,868,496 |
| 2018 | 1,493,946 |
| 2017 | 1,304,543 |
| 2016 | 1,098,002 |
| 2015 | 815,343 |
| 2014 | 704,537 |
| 2013 | 835,553 |
| 2012 | 587,475 |
| 2011 | 372,238 |
| 2010 | 132,482 |
| 2009 | 90,545 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0010
101 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Conversion to Proteccion of the Amazon Rain Forest
Verra · Bolivia · Forest
Not yet issued
FUJIAN PUCHENG IMPROVED FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Fujian Datian Improved Forest Management Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Fujian Dehua IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Fujian Guangze IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Fujian Pucheng IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Fujian Shunchang IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Fujian Wuping Improved Forest Management Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Fujian longyan IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
GUANGXI FANGCHENG DISTRICT IFM (CONVERSION OF LOGGED TO PROTECTED FOREST) PROJECT
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Green Gold Loreto 2
Verra · Peru · Forest
Not yet issued
Guangdong Foshan Improved Forest Management Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Guangdong Huaiji County IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Guangdong Huaiji IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Guangxi Cenxi IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Guangxi Dahua IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Guangxi Luchuan IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Guangxi Tianyang IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Guizhou Xingren IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
HENAN SANMENXIA IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Hainan Baisha Improved Forest Management Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Hainan Jinhua IFM(Coversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
Henan Luoning IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Hubei Badong IFM (conversion of logged to protected forest) Project
Verra · China · Forest
No issuance recorded
Hubei Badong IFM PROJECT
Verra · China · Forest
Not yet issued
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 VM0010
How many projects use VM0010?
103 projects, in 21 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0010 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under VM0010 have been retired?
71.2%, or 10,715,717 of 15,058,499 tonnes.