CO2heide
CO2heide is a concept proposed to describe an integrated approach that combines carbon dioxide removal with restoration and management of heathland ecosystems, particularly in temperate and boreal regions where peat-forming habitats are common. The term blends CO2 with heide, from heathland landscapes managed for biodiversity and carbon storage. It is not a standardized scientific category but a shorthand used in some discussions to frame actions that deliver climate mitigation alongside ecosystem services.
Core elements include rewetting drained peatlands and restoring native vegetation such as heaths and mosses to
Mechanisms: peatlands and heathlands can sequester carbon when waterlogged conditions slow decomposition. Restoration aims to maintain
Geographic relevance and status: the concept has been discussed mainly in European contexts and within exploratory