Identify key REDD+ activities (e.g. deforestation, forest degradation, sustainable forest management, afforestation) and if possible their spatial location within defined scope of reporting.

Conduct an assessment of drivers of deforestation/forest degradation and assess/document any motivation, means and opportunity.

Identify counter measures; prevention, detection and suppression of sources of deforestation and forest degradation.

Align measures to address deforestation and forest degradation with other forestry programs, departments and land use planning policies.

Conduct a capacity needs assessment for implementing forest governance measures and develop an institutional capacity building plan.

Document a National REDD+ strategy or Action Plan (i.e. formulate country-specific policy objectives for REDD+).