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Carbon Capture technology and Natural Climate Solutions: The role of the forest and wood products sector.

What is Carbon Dioxide Removal?

CDR:any activity that takes carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere.

Natural CO2 Removal Processes:

• Photosynthesis 
• Adding biomass to soil 
• Absorption by oceans
• Natural CO2 Removal Processes

24 Gt CO2/year

Mechanical / Chemical CO2 Removal Methodologies

• Greenhouse gases captured at the emission source or from ambient air 
• Carbon dioxide stored underground or utilized

Est. 20 Gt CO2/year by 2100

Forest and Wood Products Sector's role: plays several important roles in both natural and engineered CDR processes

CO2 avoidance, removal and storage:

• Avoided forest conversion 
• Management to reduce wildfire and increase sequestration 
• Reforestation 
• Bio-based products replacing fossil fuel based products 
• Mass-timber in place of steel and concrete 
• Biochar as soil amendment

Industrial decarbonization

• Substitution of low-carbon fuels, feedstocks and energy sources (LCFFES) 
• Carbon-storing biochar used in concrete, wallboard, plastic and asphalt 
• Bioenergy, biofuels, and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)

Co-Benefits of Natural Climate Solutions

• Wildlife Habitat
• Enhanced Soil Productivity
• Flood Control
• Recreation Opportunities
• Improved Air Quality
• Human Health and Well-Being

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