The implementation of MRV is based on four key areas related to peatlands and the establishment of plantations on peatland: in social and cultural values as a result of plantation development 2. Communities’ ability and opportunity to benefit from plantation development 3. Managing the impacts of peat water drainage on carbon emissions and impacts on protected natural forests 4. Ability to sustainably manage water levels to reduce the likelihood of fires The MRV teams’ analysis, the process for which was signed off by the Ministry of Forestry, is based on monitoring and reporting on 19 indicators in three categories.