Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 56688
Received: 30/11/2021
Respondent: Dave Fox
Land used for growing food also contributes to carbon storage. This paper states “Covering only 0.0006% of Great Britain, allotments contribute a disproportionate 0.05–0.14% of nationwide total organic carbon stocks.” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969721012663
I would like to see the additional carbon storage in newly-planned allotments, community gardens and market gardens in Greater Cambridge quantified (according to this paper) and added to our carbon budget. It’s a small contribution but should be recognised.
Land used for growing food also contributes to carbon storage. This paper states “Covering only 0.0006% of Great Britain, allotments contribute a disproportionate 0.05–0.14% of nationwide total organic carbon stocks.” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969721012663
I would like to see the additional carbon storage in newly-planned allotments, community gardens and market gardens in Greater Cambridge quantified (according to this paper) and added to our carbon budget. It’s a small contribution but should be recognised.