Project Crediting Period
Definition
The period of time for which net GHG emissions reductions or removals will be verified, which under the VCS is equivalent to the project lifetime.
Source
Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Guidance for Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use Projects. Released November 18, 2008b. Pg 17. http://www.v-cs.org/docs/Guidance%20for%20 AFOLU%20Projects.pdf
Alternative definition
The period of time, selected by project participants and developers, during which greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals due to be verified, certified and issued occur.
Alternative source