Governance Proposal #35: Add KSH to the list of Approved Credit Types

Overview

This signaling proposal will add the kilo-sheep-hour as a new credit type to the list of approved credit types. This credit type functions to serve the Grazing in Vineyard Systems Methodology and Credit Class, which is designed to support the use of high-density, short-duration rotational targeted sheep grazing in vineyard systems to improve ecosystem functioning through active management of the soil and herbaceous cover in the vineyard understory.

The Grazing in Vineyard Systems Methodology and Credit Class represent the first environmental stewardship credit on Regen Network and has been developed by RND, PBC.

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Background

On many rural properties, grazing animals like sheep and cattle are an essential tool for stewarding and enriching the land on which they roam. Effective livestock grazing offers multifaceted benefits to ecosystems. When grazing is managed well, plants respond by increasing carbon storage underground, aided by root shedding and enhanced microbial activity. Grazers’ waste nourishes soil microbes, boosting nutrient cycling and enriching soil organic matter. This nutrient cycling reduces the need for reliance on synthetic inputs like fertilizers.

Grazing also curbs the risk of wildfires by decreasing fire-prone vegetation density, while supporting diverse wildlife. When thoughtfully integrated into an annual or perennial cropping system, grazing can play a vital role in carbon farming, accelerating carbon drawdown from the atmosphere into plants and soil. This approach not only helps mitigate climate change but also enhances resilience to drought and boosts agricultural productivity naturally.

Prescribed grazing, while incredibly beneficial when done well, is far from simple. Each tract of land has unique qualities affecting plant health and productivity, and landowners often have distinct goals in mind. Targeted prescribed grazing is a strategic approach

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