California Air Resources Board 2022 Scoping Plan APPENDIX I – NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT DOCUMENT

Summary

California's Natural and Working Lands (NWL) are projected to become a net source of greenhouse gas emissions between 2025 and 2045, posing a significant challenge to the state's climate goals. This technical support document details the comprehensive modeling framework and data utilized to establish carbon targets for the 2022 Scoping Plan, considering factors like climate change, wildfire, and land management practices across various land types. The plan sets specific GHG flux targets of -1.2 MMTCO2e for 2030 and -10 MMTCO2e for 2045, with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion for proposed actions, as California actively develops and implements strategies to enhance carbon sequestration.

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