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6.1.4Adding biochar to substrate to act as a carbon sink and to improve water management

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Official name

Adding biochar to substrate to act as a carbon sink and to improve water management. management The growing conditions of urban trees, shrubs and other plantings and the treatment of stormwater will be improved by, for example, building biochar substrate. In terms of stormwater filtration, Niemenranta has been selected as the first test site. The test structure also features a measurement arrangement for monitoring water quality.
(According to the Climate Neutral Tampere 2030-roadmap)

Tasks

What's left to do?

  • Todo12/31/2024

    Rehabilitation measures for existing tree substrate will be implemented in connection with street renovation projects.

  • Todo12/31/2024

    The use of biochar substrate will be adopted as a practice in restricted substrate and load-bearing substrate.

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Timeline

Timeframe between 2021 - 2029

Mitigation, adaptation and circular economy

  • Cost estimate ranges for the period 2024-2030

    0,1–1 milj. €

Responsible organizations

Information updated 05/02/2025