Document all available data for forest carbon pools, within identified forest strata, drawing on existing national data sets, commercial data, research programs and demonstration projects and regional/international data as appropriate

Conduct a key category analysis using available data to determine significant forest carbon pools for each identified REDD+ activity and document results and rationale behind decisions.

Select and apply appropriate methodological approach given the available data and identified reporting requirements.

If required, identify how additional data should be collected/generated to meet accepted methodological approach; placing priority on identified key carbon pools.