Which trees are the best at absorbing CO2?

Answer 1

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the PAULONIA MEGAFOLIA SELECT NUMBER 2 and its genetics derivatives ( as it is a rapidly evolving genetic) is the greatest carbon sequestration opportunity known. growth rate and wood density are important factors in calculating sequestration potentials - however standing forest is not stable storage of co2 because a forest fire can release the carbon back into the atmosphere. the paulonia megafolia select number 2 is the fastest growing hardwood known (31 feet in seven month from a root) and it fixes carbon more permanently by building soil (even from sand) in record pace. also it supplies in as little as a single season an environment regulating canopy that affords multicrop agroforestry.

the statistics are truly profound - a relatively small planting in each country could balance our debt.

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Answer 2

Paulownia is what the world bank subsidises a lot of farmers for

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this tree is indestructible… it shot out of the ground in spring and grew 15 feet that year, then reached 25 feet the next year. It was like watching Jack and the Beanstalk.

You could measure its growth daily. My 6 year old was out there almost every day staring at it. Two of my neighbors thought it was so beautiful that they planted Empress Trees as well. I've even had professional landscapers stop and ask me where they can find them.

It’s an entertaining tree year-round. In the winter its branches are covered with furry, pea sized buds, just waiting to burst into huge flowers. At the first sign of spring, the tree explodes with purple blooms. Cars slow down to look at it. The fragrance is incredible… it’s like a cross between gardenia and jasmine.

When summer comes, the tree forms a dense canopy that can drastically cut your power bills. The leaves are huge, measuring about a foot wide. They’re almost tropical looking. When they drop in the fall, it’s an easy clean up... not like my Oaks that scatter tens of thousands of tiny leaves.

Plus, bigger leaves mean fewer branches, so you get more sunlight and natural heat coming through in the winter when you need it most.

Best of all, this is a tree you don’t have to baby. It grows almost everywhere, from Mexico to Canada, preferring zones 5-11. It has no significant insect or disease problems… tolerates drought…and grows in almost any kind of soil, even toxic ones. It's a hardwood tree that lives to an old age.

You can also feel good that you’re planting one of the most environmentally beneficial trees in the world. Those large leaves act as giant air filters, pulling pollution out of the air at a remarkable rate… turning it into wood, then releasing high amounts of beneficial oxygen.

This year’s Paulownia Trees are in short supply. Recent publicity and recommendations from TV shows like Oprah have fueled demand.

Just beware that not all Paulownia Trees are the same. Some nurseries use wild seed that doesn't grow as quickly. Others use growth inhibitors to keep their trees smaller for shipping. This can stay in the tree for several months, giving you disappointing results.

Answer 3

Trees can do so much more to save the environment that this would be a silly question without looking at the wider picture. Growing fruit and nuts, uses for the wood other than fuel which are neccessary for keeping the carbon out of the environment, bowls made from bamboo for example, micro climate control all these things will have more impact on the environment than the quantity of carbon they lock up.

What's also more important is choosing the right species for the right site, so ensuring good growth. Don't forget the huggability ratings, that's important too.

Answer 4

I've read that some types of bamboo can grow a metre a day, and absorb three times more CO2 than trees. We need fast-growing planst which are then chopped down and stored (turned into furniture, for example). Trees do little to combat global warming when they are allowed to rot down, releasing the stored CO2. Storage is key.

Answer 5

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Dave Nowak, a researcher at the U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Research Station in Syracuse, New York has studied the use of trees for carbon sequestration in urban settings across the United States. A 2002 study he co-authored lists the Common Horse-chestnut, Black Walnut, American Sweetgum, Ponderosa Pine, Red Pine, White Pine, London Plane, Hispaniolan Pine, Douglas Fir, Scarlet Oak, Red Oak, Virginia Live Oak and Bald Cypress as examples of trees especially good at absorbing and storing CO2. Nowak advises urban land managers to avoid trees that require a lot of maintenance, as the burning of fossil fuels to power equipment like trucks and chainsaws will only erase the carbon absorption gains otherwise made.

Answer 6

Bamboo is one of the best CO2 absorbers (its called "sequestering"). Large fast growing, long-lived trees are also the best to consider. There is no good list because different trees are appropriate for different climates and geography. More important than absorbing CO2 however is planting trees to save energy by shading and cooling in warm cities...and trees that help capture and save water because in many cities, delivering water consumes huge amounts of energy. Check with your local forestry agency for more info.

Answer 7

Ficus Trees.

Answer 8

those that increase their mass very fast, and live for a very long time.