First sign of carbon sink saturation in European forest biomass

European forests are seen as a clear example of vegetation rebound in the Northern Hemisphere; recovering in area and growing stock since the 1950s, after centuries of stock decline and deforestation. These regrowing forests have shown to be a persistent carbon sink, projected to continue for decade...

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Published in:Nature climate change 2013, Vol.3
Main Authors: Nabuurs, G.J, Lindner, M, Verkerk, P.J, Gunia, K, Deda, P, Michalak, R, Grassi, G
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old-growth forests
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Summary:European forests are seen as a clear example of vegetation rebound in the Northern Hemisphere; recovering in area and growing stock since the 1950s, after centuries of stock decline and deforestation. These regrowing forests have shown to be a persistent carbon sink, projected to continue for decades, however, there are early signs of saturation. Forest policies and management strategies need revision if we want to sustain the sink.
ISSN:1758-678X
1758-6798