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Carbon storage through China's planted forest expansion

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Carbon storage through China's planted forest expansion

K. Cheng, H. Yang, et al.

Explore the transformative journey of China's planted forests from 1990 to 2020, revealing a remarkable increase in carbon storage that aligns with the nation's ambitious Carbon Neutrality Target for 2060. This research, conducted by Kai Cheng and colleagues, showcases the significant role of area expansion in boosting carbon reserves.

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Abstract
China's planted forests play a crucial role in carbon storage. This paper reveals changes in China's planted forests from 1990 to 2020 using satellite and field data. Results show a doubling of planted forest area, increasing carbon storage from 675.6 ± 12.5 Tg C in 1990 to 1,873.1 ± 16.2 Tg C in 2020. Area expansion contributed ~53% of the increased carbon storage. This policy-driven expansion aligns with China's Carbon Neutrality Target for 2060.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
May 15, 2024
Authors
Kai Cheng, Haitao Yang, Shengli Tao, Yanjun Su, Hongcan Guan, Yu Ren, Tianyu Hu, Wenkai Li, Guangcai Xu, Mengxi Chen, Xiancheng Lu, Zekun Yang, Yanhong Tang, Keping Ma, Jingyun Fang, Qinghua Guo
Tags
China
planted forests
carbon storage
satellite data
environmental policy
carbon neutrality
deforestation

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