Restore Carbon is collaborating with Trinity College Dublin to investigate how our technology can contribute to the restoration and long-term carbon storage potential of Irish peatlands.
The collaboration brings together Restore Carbon’s patented biomass injection method with Trinity’s expertise in peatland ecology, hydrology and biogeochemistry.
An important part of the collaboration is exploring the synergy between peatland rehabilitation and our biomass injection method. Conventional peatland rehabilitation focuses, among other things, on restoring hydrological conditions and creating an environment in which peat can develop again. Our method can complement this by placing plant biomass below the water table, where it can be stored for the long term under oxygen-deprived conditions.
Together, we are investigating how the addition of biomass below the water table affects the peatland and what role this can play in long-term carbon storage. This includes studying the decomposition of the biomass, the stability of the stored carbon and potential effects on greenhouse gas emissions, including methane.
The research combines field observations, scientific analysis and practical experience in Irish peatlands. By working closely with researchers from the outset, we aim to develop a clear understanding of how our method interacts with a recovering peatland ecosystem and under which conditions it can be applied safely and effectively.