Carbon Balance of a Carboxylic Farm

Abstract

Biological sequestration was studied as a compensatory measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The article offers carboxylic farms set up on the example of the developed model in temperate climate. Its technological parameters were substantiated: plant species – Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris), planting density – 8200 pieces/ha, life cycle – 40 years. At the end of the life cycle of a carboxylic farm, it is recommended to use the resulting wood in the pulp and paper industry, as well as the pyrolysis of mill culls with the release of carbonizates as a by-product fuel, sorbents for water purification and a composting structurer. The assessment of greenhouse gas emissions at all stages of the life cycle of a carbon farm showed that a significant part of the emissions occurs in the post-operational period and amounts to about 14 % of greenhouse gas uptake in CO2 equivalent.