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The Livestock Protocol addresses GHG emission reductions associated with installing a manure biogas control system for livestock operations, such as dairy cattle, beef cattle, chicken, and swine farms.
| Current Protocol Version(s) Available for Project Submittal | Adoption Date | Notes and Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic Livestock Protocol Version 1.0 (English | Spanish) | October 4, 2023 | Dominican Republic Livestock Protocol V1.0 Summary |
Project Registration Documents
| Document | Description | Required Phase | Privilege |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock Project Submittal Form | A proposal to undertake a livestock gas capture and destruction project. | Project Submittal | Public |
| Livestock Baseline Diagram | Diagrammatic representation of the waste management system existing on the project site prior to project implementation. | Project Submittal | Public |
| Project System Diagram | A project diagram is required for non-sequestration projects. See the example livestock diagram for recommended format and content. | Verification | Private |
| Livestock Monitoring Report (English | Spanish) | This report is required when a project elects to verify two reporting periods in one verification cycle (see section 8 of the protocol). | Verification | Private |
| Reserve Livestock Calculation Tool Version 1.0a (October 2024) | The Reserve has developed the Livestock Calculation Tool to assist with the quantification of projects using the Dominican Republic Livestock Protocol. If you are developing a livestock project and would like to receive a copy of this tool, please send an e-mail to: reserve@climateactionreserve.org. In the body of the e-mail message, please include the following information:
The use of this tool is optional, but only the most current version should be used for project quantification. The current versions utilize IPCC’s 5th Assessment Report Global Warming Potential Values. |
Verification | Private |
| Livestock Project Data Report (English | Spanish) | The purpose of this document is to assist livestock project developers in identifying high areas of risk, highlight important aspects of the Dominican Republic Livestock Protocol, and facilitate verification. | Verification | Public |
Please contact the Reserve with questions or comments.