Research & development
Greenwood is funding innovative carbon research to inform sustainable landscape design.
At Greenwood, we believe that Every Plant Matters, and we are working to drive environmental change across our industry. We have partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society and Sheffield University, to fund pioneering research into carbon accounting of nursery grown plants and trees.
What
The research study will analyse the above and below ground carbon content of a selection of British native species trees at different points in their life cycle, to build a data model that can more accurately quantify their carbon service potential over time.
Who
The project is the result of the partnership between Greenwood, the Royal Horticultural Society, and Sheffield University, with PhD student Louis Kosowicz leading the research. The project will be supervised by RHS Head of Environmental Horticulture Dr Mark Gush, and Sheffield University Professor of Biosciences Dr Jill Edmondson.
Why
Despite being one of the biggest factors in mitigating climate change, there is a gap in knowledge when it comes to accurately accounting for the carbon sequestration of plants and trees. It is our hope that by supporting this innovative research, we can develop a greater understanding of carbon dynamics and the long-term benefits of species selection, and provide valuable data to help inform more sustainable landscape design.