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1. Sequestering Carbon in Soils in Grazing Systems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........

2. Questions • cfi@cleanenergyregulator.gov.au • 1300 553 542 • cfi@environment.gov.au • 1800 852 974

3. Outline Introduction Measuring change in soil carbon Estimating emissions from other sources How to participate

4. 1 Sequestering carbon in soils in grazing systems • Government-led but developed with industry • Developed for CFI but continuing under ERF • Created as a legislative instrument in July 2014

5. 1 The determination at a glance • Grazing systems • Broad range of activities allowed • Measurement-based

6. 1 Activity scope • Proponents can choose one or more activities • At least one activity must be new • Must increase biomass inputs or reduce soil organic matter losses • Choice of activity is a business decision

7. 1 Eligibility: what’s in, what’s out? In • Activities on permanent pasture • Conversion to permanent pasture Out • Permanent de-stocking • Bare fallow • Applying crop residues, hay or straw in certain conditions • Applying biochar, coal-based amendments • Clearing woody vegetation (with some exceptions, e.g. weeds)

8. Part 2: Measuring soil carbon and estimating change

9. Soil Sampling Design • Broadly applicable • No prior knowledge of soil C needed • Sensitive to changes in soil C over time • Minimise costs

10. 2 Stratification

11. 2 Composites

12. 2 • Soil Sample Collection, Preparation and Analysis • Min 30cm, sampling to greater depth allowed • Soil Sampling and Analysis Method and Guidelines • Minimum standards • Additional guidance • Skills sets for technicians • Can be updated as new sampling techniques are developed

13. Commencing project management activities After baseline sampling and project declaration, proponents can start project management actions (including new actions) Only project management actions can be implemented in the project area. Project management actions can change over time – proponents must notify the CER of changes

14. 2 • Calculating change in soil carbon over time • Soil carbon change is calculated using measurements from multiple sampling rounds • Accounts for environmental variation (temporary discount and trend line) • Allows for early crediting (after two sampling rounds if carbon has been sequestered) • Conservative crediting to manage risk to proponent and to Government

15. 3 Emission sources and sinks: what’s in, what’s out? • Credits for net greenhouse gas abatement • All sources and sinks affected by the project management actions must be accounted for

16. 3 • Estimating changes in other emissions sources • Baseline emissions period compared with reporting period • Determine ‘material difference’ • Use National Inventory methods • Defaults for simplicity • Data requirements: types of records required • Total change in emissions from all sources

17. 3 For example: livestock • Livestock create greenhouse gas emissions • Use historical stocking rate data to determine baseline • Where there is no data: use assessed carrying capacity • Data on livestock numbers in the project area (class, region, days, season) entered into calculator • Reporting period emissions minus baseline emissions period (where there has been a material difference)

18. 4 How to participate? • This is a CFI determination • Review the guidelines and tools • Check the Clean Energy Regulator website

19. 4 Resources Determination and Explanatory Statement • http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2014L00710 CER Guidance • Sequestration methodology: Sequestering carbon in soils in grazing systems : http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/Carbon-Farming-Initiative/Fact-sheets-FAQs-and-guidelines/Publications/Pages/Default.aspx Determination Tools • CFI Soil Sampling Design Method and Guidelines • CFI Soil Sampling and Analysis Method and Guidelines • Standard Parameters and Emissions Factors Calculator • CFI Soil Carbon in Grazing Systems Calculator Version 1.0 (available soon) Fact sheet • CFI Method: Sequestering Carbon in Soil in Grazing Systems

20. Wrap up Thank you for attending ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........