Greenhouse Gas Removal 4 Perennial Biomass Crops- workshops

In PBC4GGR we are investigating the potential for plants like willow and miscanthus to support BECCS in the UK. We will demonstrate novel establishment techniques that maximise yield whilst minimising greenhouse gas emissions, and provide an up to date quantification of the scope for greenhouse gas removal. We will establish the conditions required for farmer uptake and wider societal acceptance, and investigate the costs, benefits and trade offs for biodiversity and ecosystem services. In conjunction with other GGR projects and a coordinating hub we will determine the appropriate scale of implementation of BECCS in the UK compared to other GGR approaches. https://pbc4ggr.org.uk/

As part of this the Countryside and Community Research Institute are holding a number of regional farmer and stakeholder workshops for those concerned with land use management. Miscanthus and willow can diversify farm incomes and improve carbon storage, flood mitigation & biodiversity in certain settings. The workshops provide information about the benefits & impacts of these crops to farmers & stakeholders. 

The next workshop at Stoneleigh is on Wednesday 28th February, 09:30 - 12:30. It will present and seek feedback on

The latest scientific evidence about the benefits & impacts of these crops
Local examples showing where best to grow these crops to optimise benefits & minimise impacts
Estimates of potential crop yields & income

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