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The aim is to provide an effective tool for estimating CO₂ storage and annual uptake in forests.

March 16, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Forest stands as carbon sinks: tabulated data on storage and annual sequestration

MBMarlen BrinkordJohann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut BSBjörn SeintschJohann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut PEPeter ElsasserHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

Key Points

The aim is to provide an effective tool for estimating CO₂ storage and annual uptake in forests.
Develop a practical tool utilizing forest yield tables for calculations.
Follow international guidelines for estimating carbon storage.
Include considerations for early growth stages of trees.
Data illustrates significant CO₂ storage capabilities of various forest stands.
Annual sequestration rates vary based on forest type and growth stage.

Abstract

• Practical tool for estimating CO₂ storage and annual uptake based on forest yield tables. • Calculations follow international guidelines and also account for early growth stages.

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