Subsidence and Future Storage Capacity

When the biomass is added to the repository, it will be compressed using mechanical equipment. Nonetheless, the weight of additional layers of biomass, plus the cap material and park features will compress it further over time. This compression of the deposit will cause subsidence of the park’s islands and the bottom of the pond. The plan is for new materials to be added, building up the land area to compensate for the loss in elevation. In addition, harvested logs or other biomass will be added to the pond in stages. New biomass will be added in whatever quantities the repository will accept. This will be a beautiful evolution of the ecological park as mature trees are inundated, leaving their dead exposed trunks, a familiar sight around beaver ponds. These will support more biodiversity within the park and enhance the stunning landscape. As more fill and biomass is added, the park will reshape over time, an ever-evolving landscape and a fascinating study for those interested in geology and ecology.

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