Wild Horse Reserves in Central Europe and Soil Carbon Sequestration

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by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

A new wild horse reserve has opened near Loukov in the Czech Republic, marking the 18th site established by the European Wildlife conservation organization. These reserves use large herbivores to restore biodiversity and improve water retention in the landscape. The project highlights the role of wild ungulates in climate protection. Unlike livestock, these animals help sequester carbon in the soil, with some research suggesting grazing ecosystems can be more effective for global carbon capture than forests alone.

2 comments

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The claim that grazing ecosystems contribute 50 percent more to carbon sequestration than all forests combined is a massive assertion. I want to see the specific study and the accounting methodology used here. That is a huge delta.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. It sounds like a bit of a stretch. Usually, these numbers depend on whether they are talking about total biomass or long term soil stability. Without a source, it is just a talking point.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Interesting from a land use perspective. If this is private land bought for conservation, does it count toward national NDC targets or is it just a private project? The scale is small, but the model is what matters.