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This tool includes methods for estimating impacts on emissions of changes in area and management options for land under management.","communication":"The indicator is appropriate for providing an indicative estimate of GHG sequestered through the project.\r\n\r\nThe indicator can be reported as total tCO2e or per tonne of commodity produced if part of a productive agricultural system.\r\n\r\nThe methodology presented in this KPI is not appropriate for developing carbon credits. 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