Activity: Respond to the following questions
Think about how what is covered in this topic might apply to your land management or farming practice. Consider the following questions and make notes about carbon farming activities that might suit your enterprise. The following points will help you have informed discussions with advisers.
- What potential benefits are you hoping to gain from carbon farming? Consider both financial and non-financial potential benefits.
- Which activities might you undertake?
- What do you need to consider based on your practice and location?
- Based on the information provided in this topic, what else is important for you to note for future reference?
- What further questions do you have?
- Consider the following risks associated with doing or not doing carbon farming that might apply to you. You may also identify other risks. This can inform your discussion with an adviser.
| Risk |
|---|
| … associated with doing carbon farming activities |
| The location could be unsuitable |
| Land could be lost for production |
| Biodiversity could be harmed |
| There could be insufficient water |
| Meeting any permanence requirements for carbon storage could be difficult |
| There could be too much financial risk |
| … associated with not doing carbon farming activities |
| Not mitigating climate change |
| Soil degradation |
| Water cycle degradation |
| Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem function/resilience |
| Not accessing new income opportunities |
| Not meeting emerging supply chain and market requirements |