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For some time there has been discussion of forming a network of DNDC researchers and developers around the world. The overall objective of this Network is developing a coordinated network DNDC researchers from a wide array of disciplines associated with developing a process-based understanding of terrestrial ecosystems. The purpose of this Global DNDC Network is to: 1. Facilitate the exchange of information and ideas between the widely dispersed users of the DNDC model. Frequently different research groups will encounter similar issues, so it makes sense to pool information to avoid duplication of effort. 2. Stimulate additional improvements to the model 3. Enhance coordination of research activities and facilitate new collaborative research programmes in greenhouse gases measurements and modelling 4. Promote the synthesis and integration at various scales 5. Keep researchers informed of other international work that may relate to their own interests through formal workshops. The Global DNDC Researchers Network is open to all individuals who are involved in research on the use and development of DNDC model in terrestrial ecosystems. This includes a broad range of scientists who are measuring and modeling the soil-atmosphere exchange of greenhouse gases nitrous oxide, methane and carbon dioxide, ammonia volatilisation, denitrification, nitrate leaching, changes in soil carbon status and associated controlling factors. People from research and academic institutions, government agencies, environmental managers and private companies are welcome. As a first step an email list for discussion relating to the development and use of the DNDC model has been set up. You may sign up to this mailing list by visiting the following website: http://info.massey.landcareresearch.co.nz/mailman/listinfo.cgi/dndcmodel By the end of 2008, we aim to establish a website for news and other information of interest to DNDC users. The contents of this website will be developed in consultation with the members of the Global DNDC Research Network. We solicit your input for this. Another aim of the Global DNDC Researchers Network is to hold a formal workshop at least once every two years. The time and place of the first workshop has yet to be decided but late early 2009 could be an appropriate time. Please feel free to forward this message on to anyone else you know who might be interested in being part of this research network. We look forward to our future discussions. Yours sincerely, Dr Donna Giltrap Global DNDC Researchers Network Professor Surinder Saggar Facilitator, Global DNDC Researchers Network Professor Changsheng Li DNDC model developer ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WARNING: This email and any attachments may be confidential and/or privileged. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpg Size: 22397 bytes Desc: JPEG image Url : http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080402/bb778dd2/attachment-0001.jpg From fasen at menara.ma Wed Apr 2 12:31:40 2008 From: fasen at menara.ma (Senhaji Faouzi) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:31:40 -0000 Subject: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) In-Reply-To: <47F368EA.E979.0045.0@landcareresearch.co.nz> Message-ID: <20080402161201.4D9BB4DC00B@smtp-s4.menara.ma> Dear all, Does anyone have values for the low calorific (or heating) value of the following residues from eucalyptus trees exploitation ? Bark, branches and sawdust. Thanks. faouzi senhaji GERERE Rabat Morocco -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080402/8e4c2922/attachment.html From keidenni at gmail.com Wed Apr 2 18:14:53 2008 From: keidenni at gmail.com (Keith Dennis) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:14:53 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Calculation of CER under CDM for energy from biomass. In-Reply-To: <20080331230205.2B2BEC1806A@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20080331230205.2B2BEC1806A@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <4cae004a0804021514n69fd6abcw8fd3a75bc46f48e@mail.gmail.com> Hello, I am searching for the latest emissions factors for Ghana's electricity production (a metric tons / MWh or similar factor). I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. I was able to find factors based on 1993-1994 data in the DOE/EIA 2007 document on voluntary reporting of emissions factors, available at: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/pdf/Appendix%20F_r071023.pdf. I am curious as to whether more updated values are available. If so, is there a specific source where I could locate accepted factors for other countries as well? Best, Keith Dennis Pace Global Energy Services -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080402/4cc7c1ae/attachment.html From treebiology at gmail.com Thu Apr 3 07:45:09 2008 From: treebiology at gmail.com (Kim Brown) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:45:09 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) In-Reply-To: <20080402161201.4D9BB4DC00B@smtp-s4.menara.ma> References: <47F368EA.E979.0045.0@landcareresearch.co.nz> <20080402161201.4D9BB4DC00B@smtp-s4.menara.ma> Message-ID: Hi Senhaji - What scientific units are you seeking for the eucalyptus question -- energy or emissions? I would think some forestry resource could provide energy generation values (how much energy is derived from burning it) but you'd probably have to use some basic rule of thumb to estimate emissions. --Kim Brown Ph.D. Forest Ecosystem Science, Ohio University On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM, Senhaji Faouzi wrote: > > > > > > > Dear all, > > > > Does anyone have values for the low calorific (or heating) value of the > following residues from eucalyptus trees exploitation ? > > > > Bark, branches and sawdust. > > > > Thanks. > > > > faouzi senhaji > > GERERE > > Rabat Morocco > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > From agroforestalbolivia at yahoo.es Thu Apr 3 09:01:08 2008 From: agroforestalbolivia at yahoo.es (emilio garcia) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:01:08 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [GHG Network] Regional workshop Message-ID: <232675.6197.qm@web27105.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Dear Sir, Attached please find an announcement of regional workshop in Lima Peru this October. For more details, please contact: Dr. Carlos A. G?mez. Professor Animal Nutrition and coordinator of the Workshop. Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima - Per?. cagomez at lamolina.edu.pe Thanks, ____________________________________________________ Ing. Emilio Garcia Apaza Dr. M.Sc. Docente UMSA - UCB - EMI Doctor por la Universidad de Alicante: Gesti?n de ecosistemas Master of Science in Arid Land Development: Desert studies Ing. Agr?nomo - Especialista en Sistemas Agroforestales Experto en Inventario de Gases de Efecto Invernadero del Programa Nacional de Cambios Clim?ticos La Paz Bolivia --------------------------------- Enviado desde Correo Yahoo! Disfruta de una bandeja de entrada m?s inteligente.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080403/5397b40a/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: WORKSHOP ENGLISH.doc Type: application/msword Size: 32768 bytes Desc: 91272238-WORKSHOP ENGLISH.doc Url : http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080403/5397b40a/attachment.doc From d.noble at fivewinds.com Thu Apr 3 10:53:09 2008 From: d.noble at fivewinds.com (Duncan Noble) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:53:09 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Do the Emissions Factors from the GHG Protocolinclude the Full Fuel Cycle? In-Reply-To: <312120.80339.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <312120.80339.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000901c8959a$6f3bc770$6600a8c0@fw.local> I assume you are referring to the emission factors within the various GHG Protocol tools. In general, these factors only give you combustion emissions. For example, the electricity emission factors do not include emissions from upstream fuel production and transportation. T&D losses are not included. Note that the GHG Protocol Guidance document for the purchased electricity tool states: "Emissions from the generation of purchased electricity that is consumed during transmission and distribution should be reported as scope 2 indirect emissions by the company that owns or controls the T&D operation. Therefore, unless a company that purchases electricity, heat, and/or steam owns or controls the T&D operation, T&D loses should not be included in the company's GHG inventory." Cheers ... Duncan Duncan Noble Five Winds International - Value without Burden - _______________________________________________ www.fivewinds.com Ottawa, Canada -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Emily Manchee Sent: March 31, 2008 5:01 AM To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] Do the Emissions Factors from the GHG Protocolinclude the Full Fuel Cycle? Could anyone confirm whether the GHG Protocol emissions factors include the full fuel cycle for emissions... ie. for electricity - does the EF include the energy from electricity usage including the extraction, transmission and distribution losses? Thank you. Emily Manchee ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ OMG, Sweet deal for Yahoo! users/friends:Get A Month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. W00t http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text2.com _______________________________________________ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network www.ghgnetwork.org To post message: Discuss mailing list Discuss at ghgnetwork.org To unsubscribe: http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss From fasen at menara.ma Fri Apr 4 03:46:26 2008 From: fasen at menara.ma (Senhaji Faouzi) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 07:46:26 -0000 Subject: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20080404073307.4BCB94DC00C@smtp-s3.menara.ma> Hi Kim, Thanks for your interest. Yes I am looking for the lower calorific value expressed in Joules/kg. Regards, faouzi senhaji GERERE Rabat Morocco -----Message d'origine----- De?: Kim Brown [mailto:treebiology at gmail.com] Envoy??: jeudi 3 avril 2008 11:45 ??: Senhaji Faouzi; Discuss at ghgnetwork.org Objet?: Re: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) Hi Senhaji - What scientific units are you seeking for the eucalyptus question -- energy or emissions? I would think some forestry resource could provide energy generation values (how much energy is derived from burning it) but you'd probably have to use some basic rule of thumb to estimate emissions. --Kim Brown Ph.D. Forest Ecosystem Science, Ohio University On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM, Senhaji Faouzi wrote: > > > > > > > Dear all, > > > > Does anyone have values for the low calorific (or heating) value of the > following residues from eucalyptus trees exploitation ? > > > > Bark, branches and sawdust. > > > > Thanks. > > > > faouzi senhaji > > GERERE > > Rabat Morocco > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > From dereksupple at gmail.com Fri Apr 4 10:03:37 2008 From: dereksupple at gmail.com (Derek Supple) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:03:37 -0600 Subject: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) In-Reply-To: <20080404073307.4BCB94DC00C@smtp-s3.menara.ma> References: <20080404073307.4BCB94DC00C@smtp-s3.menara.ma> Message-ID: <6f9343830804040703x660a8935lea12485a305e3c30@mail.gmail.com> Faouzi, A common lower heating value for air-dried wood, with 20% moisture content, is 15 GJ/metric ton (or 15 MJ/kg). Most of the protocols out there would lump these residues into a "woody biomass" category. I can understand why you may want values more specific to eucalyptus in order to make economic calculations. I would suggest contacting the Bioenergy Feedstock Development Programs at Oak Ridge National Lab. http://bioenergy.ornl.gov/main.aspx Best, Derek Derek Supple Fellow, Energy and Resources Team Rocky Mountain Institute 1820 Folsom St., Boulder, CO 80302 Main: +01-303-245-1003 x342 Direct: +01-303-567-8642 Cell: +01-847-400-4891 Email: dsupple at rmi.org http://www.rmi.org/ Rocky Mountain Institute advances the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 1:46 AM, Senhaji Faouzi wrote: > Hi Kim, > > Thanks for your interest. > > Yes I am looking for the lower calorific value expressed in Joules/kg. > > Regards, > > faouzi senhaji > GERERE > Rabat Morocco > > -----Message d'origine----- > De : Kim Brown [mailto:treebiology at gmail.com] > Envoy? : jeudi 3 avril 2008 11:45 > ? : Senhaji Faouzi; Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > Objet : Re: [GHG Network] NCV for residues from biomass (eucalyptus) > > > > > Hi Senhaji - > > What scientific units are you seeking for the eucalyptus question -- > energy or emissions? I would think some forestry resource could > provide energy generation values (how much energy is derived from > burning it) but you'd probably have to use some basic rule of thumb to > estimate emissions. > > --Kim Brown Ph.D. > Forest Ecosystem Science, Ohio University > > > On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM, Senhaji Faouzi wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear all, > > > > > > > > Does anyone have values for the low calorific (or heating) value of the > > following residues from eucalyptus trees exploitation ? > > > > > > > > Bark, branches and sawdust. > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > faouzi senhaji > > > > GERERE > > > > Rabat Morocco > > _______________________________________________ > > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > > www.ghgnetwork.org > > > > To post message: > > Discuss mailing list > > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > > > To unsubscribe: > > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > From bethany.donithorn at undp.org Fri Apr 4 16:08:44 2008 From: bethany.donithorn at undp.org (Bethany Donithorn) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:08:44 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Have tea factories obtained carbon credits for energy efficient interventions? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1A9A84A77EA9134DB86C98BBC35A250DBF092A9E88@EXDRESMBUND005.EQ1UND.Local> Dear Colleagues, UNDP-GEF India has initiated a project on "Energy efficiency in Tea Processing Units in South India". During the Inception Workshop one of the Steering Committee's recommendations was that the project must initially aim to at least meet international standards on energy efficiency in tea processing units, and over the course of time improve efficiency through project interventions. The project team would like to know: ? Carbon credits: Have there been any instances of tea factories obtaining carbon credits for energy efficient interventions or for fuel or process shift? We would appreciate the valuable inputs from colleagues, especially from the tea producing countries. Many thanks, Bethany Donithorn Research Analyst Environment and Enegy Group Bureau for Development Policy UNDP New York Tel.: +1 (212) 906-6197 Fax.: +1 (212) 906-6973 Skype: bethany.donithorn bethany.donithorn at undp.org ----------------------- Estimados colegas, PNUD-GEF India ha iniciado un proyecto sobre "Eficiencia en el uso de energ?a de las Unidades de Procesamiento del T? en el Sur de la India". Durante el Taller de Introducci?n y la primera reuni?n del Comit? de Direcci?n, llevada a cabo la semana pasada, una de las recomendaciones del Comit? de Direcci?n fue que el proyecto inicialmente debe proponerse cumplir, como m?nimo, con los est?ndares internacionales sobre eficiencia en el uso de energ?a de las unidades de procesamiento del t?, y con el transcurso del tiempo mejorar la eficiencia a trav?s de intervenciones del proyecto. El procesamiento del t? en las f?bricas consiste de varias operaciones, desde el secado hasta el envasado, las cuales requieren energ?a el?ctrica. El componente de energ?a t?rmica en el secado del t? en gran parte es para generar el aire caliente necesario. Tradicionalmente, la data del consumo de energ?a el?ctrica en el procesamiento del t? se reporta como KWH/kg de t? elaborado y la data de energ?a t?rmica como Kcals ? KJ/kg de t? elaborado. El equipo del proyecto quisiera saber: ? Cr?ditos de Carbono: ?Han habido casos donde las f?bricas de t? hayan obtenido cr?ditos de carbono por intervenciones de energ?a eficiente ? por cambio de combustible ? proceso? Agradecer?amos la valiosa informaci?n que nos puedan brindar nuestros colegas, especialmente de los pa?ses productores de t?. Cordiales saludos, ----------------------- Chers Coll?gues, Le PNUD-FEM/Inde a lanc? un projet ax? sur l' "Efficacit? ?nerg?tique des Unit?s de transformation th?i?re en Asie du Sud ". Au cours du s?minaire de d?marrage et de la premi?re r?union du Comit? de pilotage tenue la semaine derni?re, l'une des recommandations formul?es par ce comit? demandait au projet de veiller au moins, tout d'abord, au respect des normes internationales d'efficacit? ?nerg?tique des unit?s de transformation th?i?re et, au fil du temps, d'am?liorer l'efficacit? gr?ce ? des activit?s de projet. La transformation th?i?re en usine comporte plusieurs op?rations qui vont du s?chage ? l'emballage, toutes choses qui n?cessitent de l'?nergie ?lectrique. Au niveau de la composante ?nergie thermique de s?chage du th?, il s'agit essentiellement de produire l'air chaud requis pour ce processus. Traditionnellement, les donn?es relatives ? la consommation d'?nergie ?lectrique li?e ? la transformation th?i?re sont pr?sent?es en kWh/kg de th? trait? et les donn?es aff?rentes ? l'?nergie thermique en kcal ou kj/kg de th? trait?. L'?quipe du projet voudrait savoir: ? Cr?dits carbone: Existe-t-il des cas o? les usines de th? ont obtenu des cr?dits carbone au titre de mesures mises en oeuvre en mati?re d'efficacit? ?nerg?tique, de changement de combustible ou de changement de processus? Nous saurions gr? aux coll?gues, notamment ceux des pays producteurs de th?, de toutes contributions utiles qu'ils pourraient faire en r?action aux questions pos?es. Cordialement! This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this message by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying "Received in error" and delete the message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080404/eada7705/attachment.html From angelica.shamerina at undp.org Fri Apr 11 12:17:40 2008 From: angelica.shamerina at undp.org (Angelica Shamerina) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:17:40 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon credits for tea factories Message-ID: <20080411161740.7B59BC18182@milkyway.forumone.com> Dear Colleagues, UNDP-GEF India has initiated a project on "Energy efficiency in Tea Processing Units in South India ". It is expected that the project must initially aim to at least meet international standards on energy efficiency in tea processing units, and over the course of time improve efficiency through project interventions. The project team would like to know whether there have there been any instances of tea factories obtaining carbon credits for energy efficient interventions or for fuel or process shift? We would appreciate the valuable inputs from colleagues, especially from the tea producing countries. Many thanks, Angelica Shamerina Knowledge Network Facilitator Environment and Energy Group Bureau for Development Policy UNDP-NY Tel: + 1 212 906-5029 Fax: + 1 212 906- 6973 Skype: ashamerina From doregan at libertyenviro.com Sun Apr 13 21:00:59 2008 From: doregan at libertyenviro.com (Dennis O'Regan) Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:00:59 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] =?utf-8?q?_Charcoal_emission_factor?= Message-ID: <20080414010059.0C36CC18077@milkyway.forumone.com> Maybe this will help. In the process of producing char, the volatiles contained in the wood are driven off, just leaving the carbon. So you end up with what amounts to be a concentration of carbon compared to the original wood. In the USA, the term charcoal often refers to a product that contains wood char and additives, such as sawdust, dinder material, and coal. So our "charcoal" would typically have a higher heating value than the equivalent mass of wood. Dennis From GMERLO at caf.com Tue Apr 15 17:02:14 2008 From: GMERLO at caf.com (MERLO, GIANLUCA) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:32:14 -0430 Subject: [GHG Network] CDM geothermal project - consultant Message-ID: <0EB7A6B58163F74CBD32D167352A7686062944@FODE.caf.com> Dear colleagues, At present we are in search of a consultant with solid experience on CDM project cycle documents on geothermic plants, to assist us in reviewing the first ER monitoring period and the development of a Request of Deviation to the UNFCCC Executive Board. 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From m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr Wed Apr 16 04:26:24 2008 From: m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr (M ARISTEGUI) Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:26:24 +0200 Subject: [GHG Network] CO2 reductions with Jatropha plants and Jatropha oil Message-ID: (Thanks Michael, I submit from m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr) ================================= Dears collegues, I am a free-lance consultant from France, working on GHG assessment and Kyoto MDP projects. I am working on CDM Projects concerning Jatropha plantations, and production of crude Jatropha oil and esterified biodiesel, in Africa. These projects have positive effects on local populations. I need to evaluate the GHG emissions reduction (I have my first PIN to write on this subject...). I have two questions : 1) Substitution of petroleum diesel by jatropha crude oil, and jatropha esterified oil What kind of reduction of CO2 can we expect from this type of biodiesel, compared to petroleum diesel ? Can you help me on this point ? Do you know any study with figures that compare CO2 emissions between vegetable esterified oil and petroleum diesel ? 2) Carbon sequestration trough the Jatropha growth ? Usually, we consider that with bio-diesel, the co2 released into the atmosphere when bio-diesel is burned, is recycled by growing plants. This is true with an annual plant like soybean for example, and we can say that this kind of biodiesel will reduce net CO2 emissions compared to petroleum diesel. But Jatropha is a perennial tree. It will capture CO2 during its growing life (5 or 6 years). And after ? Once old, these trees will no longer capture C (except in the seeds ?)... I'd like to have exchange and to learn some facts and figures on these issues. Thanks, Marc ARISTEGUI m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr skype : arist9 +33 (0)6 03 00 03 09 +33 (0)8 70 44 44 07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks, Marc ARISTEGUI KIVA Conseil m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr Marc ARISTEGUI m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr skype : arist9 +33 (0)6 03 00 03 09 +33 (0)8 70 44 44 07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080418/c4219b30/attachment.html From jpbarton at xtra.co.nz Fri Apr 18 16:10:13 2008 From: jpbarton at xtra.co.nz (James Barton) Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:10:13 +1000 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] Conversion of croplands in orchards, and CDM additionnality Message-ID: <358536.31858.qm@web96003.mail.aue.yahoo.com> Dear Marc You have posed an interesting question for the network to think about. It would be very helpful if you outlined what activities are currently occurring on the croplands before the proposed conversion to orchards of apples and olives. Are the current activities related to grain growing or other horticultural products? Are these activities for daily subsistence needs or more in the nature of commercial production for a market? Is the existing cropland management based on fallow periods of not producing any crop or alternating crops for a period of time to allow soil fertility to recover? Please provide a little background information on the existing cropland practices in the area proposed for the conversion to apples and olives so that your question can be considered more fully. Kind regards James P Barton Wellington NEW ZEALAND ----- Original Message ---- From: M ARISTEGUI To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Sent: Saturday, 19 April, 2008 12:55:08 AM Subject: [GHG Network] Conversion of croplands in orchards, and CDM additionnality Hello, Do you think that the conversion of croplands (or lands not used for agriculture) to perennial production (orchards of olive trees and apple trees in Morocco) could be accepted as a CDM project ? Do you know anything about this kind of projects ? This conversion will increase soil C stocks, and there will be carbon sequestration in the trees, but do you think that a commercial production of fruits will comply with additionality criteria ? Thanks, Marc ARISTEGUI KIVA Conseil m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr Marc ARISTEGUI m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr skype : arist9 +33 (0)6 03 00 03 09 +33 (0)8 70 44 44 07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080419/8d352593/attachment.html From oecos at earthlink.net Sat Apr 19 10:28:14 2008 From: oecos at earthlink.net (Jeffrey Creque) Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:28:14 -0700 Subject: [GHG Network] Conversion of croplands in orchards, and CDM additionnality Message-ID: <380-220084619142814203@earthlink.net> Also important for this analysis would be the manner in which the orchard floor will be managed (permanent cover, tilled, etc.) as well as means of disposition of orchard prunings (chipped on site, burned, etc), and the relative carbon costs associated with equipment and transport costs of the two different cropping systems (crop vs orchard vs "lands not used for agriculture".) Jeff Creque Marin Carbon Project ----- Original Message ----- From: M ARISTEGUI To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Sent: 4/18/2008 9:56:49 AM Subject: [GHG Network] Conversion of croplands in orchards,and CDM additionnality Hello, Do you think that the conversion of croplands (or lands not used for agriculture) to perennial production (orchards of olive trees and apple trees in Morocco) could be accepted as a CDM project ? Do you know anything about this kind of projects ? This conversion will increase soil C stocks, and there will be carbon sequestration in the trees, but do you think that a commercial production of fruits will comply with additionality criteria ? Thanks, Marc ARISTEGUI KIVA Conseil m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr Marc ARISTEGUI m.aristegui at wanadoo.fr skype : arist9 +33 (0)6 03 00 03 09 +33 (0)8 70 44 44 07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080419/c0cb9a3f/attachment.html From emanchee at yahoo.com Mon Apr 21 00:17:18 2008 From: emanchee at yahoo.com (Emily Manchee) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:17:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] Does anyonRecommended emissions factors for Fiji in the absence of the GHG Protocol providing any? Message-ID: <20080421041718.9D06BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Dear GHG network, I am just wondering if anyone could point us in the right direction?????? It appears the GHG Protocol does not provide any emissions factors for Fiji (electricity use etc.) and I am wondering what would be the most accurate/appropriate EF to use instead? Thanks Emily Manchee From chris.vonspiegelfeld at gmail.com Mon Apr 21 09:41:14 2008 From: chris.vonspiegelfeld at gmail.com (Chris von Spiegelfeld) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:41:14 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Does anyonRecommended emissions factors for Fiji in the absence of the GHG Protocol providing any? In-Reply-To: <20080421041718.9D06BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20080421041718.9D06BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: Hi Emily, The CARMA site provides carbon emissions for power plants in the area, at http://carma.org/region/detail/71. Though this misses other factors such as traffic and and other green house gas emissions, it provides a pretty good metric that could help you start your basis. Best, Chris On 4/21/08, Emily Manchee wrote: > > Dear GHG network, > > I am just wondering if anyone could point us in the right direction?? > > It appears the GHG Protocol does not provide any emissions factors for > Fiji (electricity use etc.) and I am wondering what would be the most > accurate/appropriate EF to use instead? > > Thanks > Emily Manchee > > > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080421/82a07150/attachment-0001.html From carolyn at soleaconsulting.com Mon Apr 21 13:06:48 2008 From: carolyn at soleaconsulting.com (carolyn luce) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:06:48 +0200 Subject: [GHG Network] Fw: Does anyonRecommended emissions factors for Fiji inthe absence of the GHG Protocol providing any? Message-ID: <02a601c8a3d2$1a0da2a0$2dbaff05@yourb6fcf8d45d> ----- Original Message ----- From: carolyn luce To: Emily Manchee Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [GHG Network] Does anyonRecommended emissions factors for Fiji inthe absence of the GHG Protocol providing any? Dear Emily, As a starting point you may want to have a look at the PDD for the registered CDM project, Vaturu and Wainikasou Small-Scale Hydro Project (project 0089 - on the UNFCCC website) which calculates a combined margin emission factor for Fiji of 0.656 t/MWh. Note that this emission factor could most likely be updated with newer data, and that it is calculated using a small-scale methodology, but that may be adequate depending on what you need it for. Regards, Carolyn Luce Carolyn Luce, Eng., M.Sc. Solea Consulting cell: +34 610 339663 carolyn at soleaconsulting.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emily Manchee" To: Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:17 AM Subject: [GHG Network] Does anyonRecommended emissions factors for Fiji inthe absence of the GHG Protocol providing any? > Dear GHG network, > > I am just wondering if anyone could point us in the right direction?????? > > It appears the GHG Protocol does not provide any emissions factors for Fiji (electricity use etc.) and I am wondering what would be the most accurate/appropriate EF to use instead? > > Thanks > Emily Manchee > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080421/fb72e854/attachment.html From Stanford.Mwakasonda at uct.ac.za Mon Apr 21 14:26:43 2008 From: Stanford.Mwakasonda at uct.ac.za (Stanford Mwakasonda) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:26:43 +0200 Subject: [GHG Network] IHA Vacancy :Project Manager - Greenhouse Gas Research References: Message-ID: <480CF881.9352.00E2.0@uct.ac.za> "International Hydropower Association" 2008/04/21 08:18 PM Dear IHA Friends, As you are aware, IHA is working on a project relating to the greenhouse gas (GHG) status of freshwater reservoirs in collaboration with UNESCO. Work to date has focused on bringing together the scientific community (two UNESCO workshops), producing a scoping paper on the current methodologies and knowledge gaps, and the drafting of a project proposal for future coordinated research and improved understanding on the impact of reservoirs on natural GHG emissions. IHA is now recruiting a Project Manager- Greenhouse Gas Research to take this initiative forward on behalf of IHA. Position: Project Manager - Greenhouse Gas Research The final deadline for application is Monday 12 May, 2008. To download the job description, please click here: http://www.hydropower.org/UserFiles/2008-04-21Vacancy_IHA%20GHG%20Project%20Manager(8).pdf If you experience problems, please cut and paste the URL in your browser or download the job description from the website at www.hydropower.org Kindly send a CV and letter of application describing why the post is of interest, and demonstrating that the job specification as described above is met by Monday, 12 May to: Richard Taylor, Executive Director International Hydropower Association IHA Central Office 9 Sutton Court Road Fifth Floor West Tel: +44 208 652 5290 Email: ah at hydropower.org If you are sending your application by e-mail, please quote Project Manager-GHG Research in the subject line of the e-mail. Please note that CV's without an accompanying letter will not be reviewed. Thank you for cooperation and best wishes. Aliya Hajee Communications Officer ah at hydropower.org This email was sent to stanford.mwakasonda at uct.ac.za. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080421/caa38770/attachment.html From biotech at tnpl.co.in Mon Apr 21 23:41:00 2008 From: biotech at tnpl.co.in (Senniappan Chinnaraj) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:41:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] sequestration potential of commercial eucalyptus pulp wood plantations Message-ID: <20080422034100.2602EC180CB@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi every one in GHG network I am Dr. S.Chinnaraj working on CDM and GHG accounting, currently I am computing GHG footprint for my company (pulp and paper mill). I would like to calculate carbon sequestration potential of commercial eucalyptus pulp wood plantations. Is any standard method or factor available for eucalyptus plantations in India? Thanking you S.CHINNARAJ DY. MANAGER (R & D) Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited Kagithapuram, Karur (Dt.), Tamilnadu - 639136 INDIA Phone No +914324 277001-10 Mobail +919442 591308 From Charles.Russell at gcal.ac.uk Thu Apr 24 07:25:42 2008 From: Charles.Russell at gcal.ac.uk (Russell, Charles) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:25:42 +0100 Subject: [GHG Network] Diesel use avoidance - which EF to use? In-Reply-To: <480CF881.9352.00E2.0@uct.ac.za> References: <480CF881.9352.00E2.0@uct.ac.za> Message-ID: Dear Colleagues We are conducting a piece of research that establishes the GHG emissions in waste management systems - local government. A question has arisen from one of my colleagues as to how we address diesel fuel avoided use. I appreciate this is converges on LCA but I would like some clarification and advice on how we approach this in our own modelling. If we just assume diesel itself (the UK EF at the moment is 2.69 kg/litre). But if we include the knock on effect in the supply chain by using less, this likely to be around 3.1 kg/litre. Please can you advise me on the best EF to use and any further advice on this. Best regards Charlie Dr Charles Russell Caledonian Environment Centre Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow G4 0BA Tel: 0044 (0)141 331 8427 Glasgow Caledonian University is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021474 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080424/195b0257/attachment.html