Bamboo Vidigueira

Project Number:
BBLL011
Pathway:
Land Stored Carbon
Methods:
Bamboo farms
Area size:
9 ha
Remover:
Bamboologic
Location:
Vidigueira
Start date:
2023

Total

1938tCO2
units in circulation
for this project

For sale

1550tCO2
Units available for purchase

Holding

388tCO2
Land Stored Carbon

Remover information

José Carlos Sevinatti, an experienced hands-on cultivation specialist with expertise in setting up bamboo fields and managing plantation projects, leads Bamboologic’s pioneering efforts in Vidigueira. Leveraging his broad Portuguese network, he directs new plantings and field operations at the Vidigueira bamboo farm.  The bamboo’s leaves fall enrich the soil with humus, increasing the farm’s carbon removal capacity year by year. The project reflects Carlos’s commitment to sustainable cultivation and environmental restoration.

Why Bamboo?

Bamboo, known for its remarkable growth rate as the fastest growing grass, offers significant advantages. With its exceptional CO2 sequestration and oxygen production capabilities, bamboo stands out as an efficient tool to support net-zero emissions goals and align with the objectives of the European Green Deal and reach net zero .

Aside from its carbon sequestration properties, bamboo offers numerous benefits as a plant resource. It efficiently absorbs nitrate from the soil, enhancing soil quality and fertility. Additionally, bamboo’s ability to retain water in the soil helps prevent erosion and promotes soil regeneration. An advantage of bamboo is its long-term sustainability, requiring only a one-time planting for a lifespan ranging from 60 to 100 years. Moreover, bamboo’s rapid regrowth after pruning or harvesting makes it an exceptionally renewable raw material to use for various application for fossil based materials like; concrete, steel and PVC.

Considering these compelling attributes, incorporating bamboo into business practices can yield substantial advantages. Enterprises can leverage bamboo’s ability to sequester CO2 and its sustainable growth rate to demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. By integrating bamboo into various industries, businesses can tap into its versatile applications while contributing to reducing carbon emissions. The utilization of bamboo as a renewable resource aligns with both ecological and business interests, providing a solid foundation for environmentally conscious enterprises.

Contact

https://www.bamboocarbonremoval.eu/co2-certificates/bamboo-farm-vidigueira

See project documentation