Including the closely related term sequester.
…, or elsewhere in the region, optimum sequestration rates occur around 25-30 years after planting ( i.e. 2050). The longer woodland planting is delayed, the lower the rate of sequestration in 2045. 11 3.0 DEVELOPING OUR CLIMATE CHANGE ROUTE MAP 3.1 Working together Following our CC Route Map will require increased collaboration and support across the Scottish Borders amongst elected…
… Where GHG emissions from SBC activities cannot be avoided it will be necessary to sequester or ‘store’ the equivalent amount of carbon. It is recommended that any carbon sequestration used in the calculations of emissions should be done on SBC’s estate. 3.8 Moving forward Measurement of emissions is complex. As far as possible, actions in our CCRM will be quantified in terms…
…, will simply create a capital or revenue burden downstream. The opportunity must be taken to carefully revisit and examine the SBC capital programme to ensure that all projects, wherever possible, are contributing to the net zero agenda. Adaptation and resilience will not happen immediately. For example, while there will be scope to gain carbon sequestration from woodland planting on the SBC estate…
… in agricultural and forestry matters, the Scottish Borders can become a ‘hub’ for innovative land management activities with development and testing of low emission and carbon sequestration measures. 3.2 Leading from the front SBC want to lead people along our CCRM by controlling our own estate and through enabling and motivating change by others. We face a double challenge; not only must we manage…
… volume and better management) Total 916.8 Note: Does not include water supply and treatment emissions. ‘Positive’ emissions from GHG sequestration in soils and woodland are not included. Table 3: Scottish Borders Council Estate GHG Direct and some indirect Emissions Source As of 2018 GHG Emissions CO2t E % Emission Trend 2014 – 2018 Transport Core Fleet (Diesel…