calculate_carbon_sequestration
Estimate CO2 sequestration by trees over their lifetime, returning annual and lifetime carbon capture, and equivalent cars off the road. Input tree species, age, and count.
Instructions
Estimate CO2 sequestration by trees over their lifetime. Returns: {age_factor, annual_kg_co2_per_tree, annual_kg_co2_total, lifetime_kg_co2, lifetime_tonnes_co2, equivalent_cars_off_road_1yr}. See list_bundles for related 'astronomie-nature' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tree_type | Yes | Species of tree | |
| age_years | Yes | Age of the trees in years | |
| count | No | Number of trees (default 1) |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |