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The sixth XSO/XFO pool is currently accepting enrollment and will remain open through the 2009 planting season. Contracts for the third managed forest pool (XFO-MF) must be received by December 1, with all inventory data and true-ups completed no later than December 31.

How to Enroll For Tillage, Grass, and Forested Land


  1. Complete an application form and contract and submit the documents to your contact with the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) or directly to the Delta Institute.

    Required Documents

    Required Documents

    Grass

    Tillage

    Forest

    Signed Contract

    XSO

    XSO

    XFO

    Enrollment Worksheet

    XSO

    XSO

    XFO

    FSA Maps

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    FSA Crop Certification Summary (FSA-578)

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    Conservation Practices Documentation

    (CCC-509 or AD-1026)

     

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    CRP/CREP Contracts, if applicable

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    Tree Planting Documentation

    (Mgmt Plan or Planting Invoice)

     

     

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    Conservation Easement or

    Letter of Intent

     

     

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    Note that other documentation, such as CRP enrollment forms, may be required.

    To enroll a methane digester project, submit the completed enrollment worksheet and signed contract to the SWCD or the Delta Institute.

  2. The Delta Institute will review the application, contract, and other materials, and contact the project owner and/or the local SWCD, if applicable, directly regarding the completeness of the application.

  3. Once the application is complete, the Delta Institute will countersign the contract and send you a copy of the completed application.

  4. Land enrolled in conservation tillage and grass plantings are subject to field verification by the local Soil and Water Conservation District on a yearly basis. Tree plantings are also subject to verification by a third party. Depending on when the application packet is finalized, verification will occur either in the fall or the spring.

  5. When completed, the verification reports are sent to CCX® and trading can occur. If there is a problem with the verification of the acreage, the Delta Institute will contact the project owner and/or SWCD.

  6. CCX® will review the verification reports over a two to three week period and notify the Delta Institute when the carbon can be traded on the Exchange.

  7. After trading, the Delta Institute will pay the project owner for the carbon traded. Payment will typically occur within one month of selling the carbon credits on the CCX®.