Is sequestering carbon compatible with other environmental goals important to agriculture?
Yes. The soil and water conservation practices that sequester carbon were originally developed to address environmental concerns related to agriculture like soil erosion, organic matter depletion and soil salinity. Adoption of appropriate conservation strategies lead to enhancement of overall environmental quality through: • improved wildlife habitat, higher water quality and reduced soil erosion; • improved soil quality by raising productivity and contributing to sustainable land use; • carbon sequestration in soil.
