6.3 Project Scenario

The project scenario describes the stock management practised with the project. This is in contrast to the reference scenario. Recognised models of stock management in managed forests are applied. This may include scientifically derived growth models (yield tables), recognised framework values for stock management in the mountains or other recognised models, e.g. from the area of close-to-nature forest management. In the case of yield tables, striving for the normal stock is the baseline. Only stocks above the normal stock are creditable. The normal stock is the "lower model value" of the creditable stock. With stocks above the normal stock, the risk of calamities (e.g., storm damage) increases. Stocks up to 20% above the normal stock are considered unproblematic ("upper model value") and can be credited for stock build-up and stock maintenance. In situations that are obviously low risk, higher upper model values and thus higher stocks can be credited. Stock management and stock increase above the upper model value cannot be credited due to the risk of loss.