Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS)

Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) refers to a group of climate mitigation approaches that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by using biomass and storing the captured carbon in long-lasting reservoirs. Plants naturally absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis and store it in organic matter such as wood, crops, or agricultural residues. In BiCRS systems, this biomass is collected and processed so that the carbon it contains is prevented from returning to the atmosphere through decomposition or combustion. Instead, it is permanently stored through methods such as geological storage, biochar application to soils, or carbon capture combined with biomass energy processes. By interrupting the natural carbon cycle and locking biomass-derived carbon away for decades or centuries, BiCRS can deliver durable carbon removal while often providing additional benefits such as waste management, soil improvement, or renewable energy production.