We Design and Deploy Instruments that Carefully, and Continuously Monitor our Buried Wood Waste that
ENSURES CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL
We believe that burial in the right location eliminates the need for additional carbon emitting steps, and OUR ROBUST MONITORING EQUIPMENT BACKS OUR CDR CLAIM UP
Underground
We embed specialized instruments in the ground alongside the buried wood to measure key environmental variables, including moisture, carbon dioxide, methane, temperature, and oxygen levels. These measurements provide critical insights into the rate of decomposition, helping us assess how effectively the material is being preserved. The first signs that the wood is not properly stabilized or sequestered will be detected through changes in these indicators, allowing us to make necessary adjustments and ensure long-term carbon retention.
At the Surface
Woodcache implements highly precise tools—capable of measuring gas concentrations in parts per billion—on the surface to monitor gases emitted from the soil below. This is crucial for determining how much of the gases produced in the wood chambers reach the atmosphere. By analyzing these emissions, we can assess how much of the released gases are being trapped or absorbed by the soil, as not all gases generated by the wood make it into the atmosphere.
In the Atmosphere
Woodcache also monitors key climatic variables such as temperature, moisture, atmospheric pressure, and rainfall accumulation, along with gas concentrations of methane, carbon dioxide, and oxygen above the vaults. This data helps us assess how environmental conditions influence the buried material and whether external factors affect its stability. Additionally, by comparing gas concentrations over our sites to those at control locations, we can determine if our vaults are effectively containing emissions or if any unexpected release of carbon dioxide and methane is occurring.
