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Dr. Jonathan Sanderman

Senior Scientist — Woodwell Climate Research Center

Methodology focus

Senior Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. Author of the 2022 Science paper calling for regional consistency in agricultural soil-carbon crediting. His 'empty promises' critique of current soil-carbon protocols is the single most cited empirical basis for proof-pack development.

Trellison / LedgerWell intersection. Direct alignment with proof-pack value. High match.

Affiliation
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Role
Senior Scientist
Axis
Nature-Based MRV
Tier
Tier 3

Selected publications

Alignment with proof packs

Their methodology / roleProof-pack / Trellison fit
Empirical-first methodologyProof pack centres measurement, not model assumption
Regional consistency requirementProof-pack schema enforces region-appropriate calibration
Woodwell institutional strengthJoint Woodwell / Trellison output opens additional funding pathways

Collaboration concepts

Concept 1

Empirical SOC proof-pack schema paper

Joint paper operationalising Sanderman's empirical critique as proof-pack rules.

Concept 2

Woodwell + Trellison field study

Regional soil-carbon proof-pack pilot on multiple soil orders.

Concept 3

Soil carbon data standards workshop

Co-hosted workshop with Woodwell and Colorado State.

Outreach approach

A draft opening message previously appeared here. It has been withdrawn from publication and archived internally. No contact has been made. Outreach drafts are not published against a named individual prior to contact and clearance.

What we do not ask for

  • Endorsement of Trellison, LedgerWell, DaedArch, or any affiliated entity.
  • Exclusivity or first-look rights on research findings.
  • Unpaid labour. Any advisor role is compensated with a modest honorarium and disclosed on the record.
Disclosure: Compiled from public sources through April 2026. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or reciprocal interest. Corrections: About.

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