This tool is used by projects adhering to an applicable improved forest management (IFM) Methodology to determine baseline harvest intensities based on observed harvest treatments on similar properties in the region. Projects using this tool are required to utilize the Comparable Properties Analysis Calculator, found in the Reference Documents section below. The initial version of this tool was developed in conjunction with the Methodology for IFM on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands version 2.1. Please refer to its process documentation to learn more.

The tool version 1.1 is applicable for GHG projects verifying reporting periods with end dates on or after 10/1/2025. GHG projects verifying reporting periods with end dates before 10/1/2025 may optionally use v1.1.

Current Approved Version

• ACR Improved Forest Management Methodologies Tool for Comparable Properties Analysis – Version 1.1 | September 2025

Reference Documents

• Comparable Properties Analysis Calculator – Version 1.1 | December 2025

• v1.0 to v1.1 Summary of Changes

Previous Approved Versions

• ACR Improved Forest Management Methodologies Tool for Comparable Properties Analysis – Version 1.0 | July 2024
• Comparable Properties Analysis Calculator – Version 1.0 | July 2024