How to use the Cool Farm Biodiversity Metric
In this video, we are going to walk you through a biodiversity assessment in the Cool Farm Tool. Using the biodiversity metric on the Cool Farm tool is a great way to understand and improve your farms biodiversity.
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Further resources
- Technical Description for a detailed methods overview of the Biodiversity metric
- Lays Guide (see attachment below)
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Can I assess GHG emissions for a whole farm?
The greenhouse gas metric works on a per-product basis, whereas in contrast the biodiversity metric is for whole-farm. A whole-farm assessment is a GHG emission inventory considering all aspects that may influence the overall footprint of a ...Are biodiversity assessments farm type specific?
Biodiversity assessments within the tool are not farm type specific. To check we cover your biome go here to see the map.Can I enter machinery use by providing motor hours?
No, this is currently not supported by the Cool Farm Tool. However, if you know the average fuel consumption per hour and the total motor hours you can use the fuel use section to provide a more accurate estimate.Do you have examples for how others have used the biodiversity assessment to give credit to farmers for their work?
Reporting to markets – some Cool Farm Alliance members already require suppliers to complete the Cool Farm Tool Developing biodiversity action plans to improve sustainability and community perceptions of your farm Help with certification or access to ...Does the biodiversity metric work on a farm or crop level?
The scope of the CFT Biodiversity metric is whole farm. The other metrics – GHG and Water – are calculated on a crop by crop basis, so this method is different in this respect.