Ecological Questions

We identify and preserve native wildlife species in both logged areas and pit constructions area, establish nature corridors to link habitats, and promote native species by adjusting surface use to include water sources and plant species supportive of wildlife.

How does this solution prevent habitat loss?

How does CSI prevent forest nutrient loss?

Our biomass is acquired from sites where it would have been burned or scattered offsite, so nutrient loss is mostly unaffected. We replenish soils by using approved forestry techniques and biochar, and we monitor the amount of moisture loss and the wetland ability to recharge from carbon harvesting. Selective harvesting allows for existing  mature species to rejuvenate and repopulate cleared  land.

How is this solution different from a landfill?

WBB is a clean, all-natural solution, using clean biomass and no human or industrial waste. Our pit design is not monotone but dynamic, taking into account existing site topography to include nature corridors. Once the wood is sequestered, the surface will be replanted with fast-growing tree and grass species, with trails added to create usable green space.

Why use biomass in this way?

Our focus is on the lowest cost, highest carbon content timber waste- slash and pulpwood. We remain open to competing uses for biomass, including BECCS & mulching. The used biomass is stored in a “super vault” and can be repurchased for better use. Finally, our Hardin County site has the capability for BECCS and is approved for Biochar production, which we use as a permanent soil amendment.

How does CSI limit carbon emissions from machinery during the transportation and burial process?

We are committed to keeping carbon emissions low. We bury close to our source material, meaning that biomass is not transported hundreds of miles to the burial site. We also utilize equipment that is designed to decrease emissions and produce very little air pollution.