Frequently Asked Questions about the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS3)

The Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS3) was developed by Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service (CFS) to meet the operational-scale, forest carbon accounting needs of forest managers and analysts across Canada. This document provides a summary of frequently asked questions about the model, along with answers on topics ranging from general questions about the model, to the science behind it, input data required, tools and functionality, outputs and reporting, applications, and troubleshooting.