type
Nature-based
permanence
Medium
durability
100-500 years
What is it?
This approach involves harvesting biomass (such as wood or agricultural residues) and storing it in a way that prevents it from decomposing and releasing its carbon back into the atmosphere. Examples include burying wood in dry, oxygen-limited conditions or submerging it in waterlogged environments where decomposition is very slow.
It is a relatively straightforward concept, essentially keeping carbon locked inside organic matter rather than letting it rot or burn. Durability depends heavily on storage conditions and protection from decay over time.
What does Deduci think?
Terrestrial storage of biomass combines nature-based capture with tech-based storage, adding durability to a natural process. It is also often combined with wildfire prevention measures by repurposing wood and agricultural residues.
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