Boomitra launches Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage project in Botswana

In Botswana, Boomitra announced its first carbon removal initiative beyond soil carbon: a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) project in Botswana. The project addresses one of the region’s most pressing land restoration challenges—woody bush encroachment—by transforming biomass from encroaching woody species into a durable climate solution.

The Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project uses a relatively low-tech, highly scalable approach to remove encroaching woody vegetation, process it into tightly sealed bales, and bury it underground in oxygen-free conditions to achieve 100+ year carbon permanence. In addition to restoring bush-encroached savanna ecosystems, the project will create rural jobs, support biodiversity, and provide ranchers with new economic opportunities.