Additional Project Information
Project Documentation
Project documentation is publicly available through Verra’s project registry. Verra administers the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program and maintains the public registry where project documents, monitoring reports, verification reports, and issuance records are posted.
Project documents available through the registry will include:
- Project Description
- Monitoring Reports
- Validation and Verification Reports
- Stakeholder Consultation Documentation
- Public Comments and Responses
- Issuance Records
Project Registry Link: https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/5580
Validation and verification process
The forest carbon project has been submitted for registration under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), applying the VM0045 v1.1 Methodology for Improved Forest Management. To maintain compliance with VCS requirements, and prior to issuance of carbon credits, the project will first undergo a third party validation to confirm that the project design meets all of the eligibility requirements of the standard and methodology. The validation involves a site visit by an accredited auditor (“Validation and Verification Body” or “VVB”), followed by rounds of desk review and responses and revisions provided by the project team (led by ILTF). Once the validation process is completed (expected Q4 2026), the project will begin periodic measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) on cycles of every 5 years or less, through the end of the committed 20-year crediting period (ending June 2042). Each verification involves third party audit by a VVB, similar to the initial validation, but confirming the accurate measurement and reporting of carbon benefits generated by the Band’s forest stewardship and management. Issuance of credits (“Verified Carbon Units” or “VCU’s”) follows each successful verification, with marketing and sales supported by ILTF.
Validation updates
The project’s validation site visit was conducted by Aster Global, an independent third-party auditor, in February 2025. During the site visit, the audit team reviewed project documentation, assessed the project’s carbon accounting and monitoring systems, and met with Band representatives, community members, and other stakeholders to evaluate project implementation and stakeholder engagement activities.
The project is currently progressing through the validation process. The project team is working with the auditor to address findings, provide clarifications, and complete all requirements necessary for project registration. Updates will be posted here as they become available
Project Feedback
All input, questions, concerns or complaints regarding the project are welcome and may be submitted at any time. The project has established a formal Feedback and Grievance Redress Procedure. Input, questions, concerns or complaints may be submitted via:
Email: Cody.Swanson@boisforte-nsn.gov
Phone: 218-757-3177
In-person: Bois Forte Forestry Office – 2364 Indian Service Road 9 – Nett Lake, MN 55772