BIOservicES Project Aims to Enhance Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration
The Horizon Europe project BIOservicES, involving 22 partners from 11 countries, focuses on improving soil health to enhance ecosystem services and carbon storage. It seeks to develop methodologies for carbon farming, which generates tradable carbon credits while promoting biodiversity in soil ecosystems.

BIOservicES is a five-year project under Horizon Europe, set to conclude in August 2028, aimed at enhancing ecosystem services through improved soil health. It includes 22 partners from 11 European countries, focusing on the interrelations between soil microfauna and macrofauna, particularly their roles in carbon sequestration.
The project distinguishes between mineral-associated and particulate organic matter, both critical for understanding carbon dynamics. Farmers are encouraged to limit soil disturbance and increase plant diversity to optimize carbon absorption.
The initiative also addresses the quantification of carbon credits generated through carbon farming practices, which are essential for market participation. The project aims to develop user-friendly tools for farmers to facilitate knowledge exchange and implementation of best practices.




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