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Land use and cover change accelerated China's land carbon sinks limits soil carbon

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Land use and cover change accelerated China's land carbon sinks limits soil carbon

Y. Cheng, P. Luo, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Yue Cheng, Peng Luo, Hao Yang, Mingwang Li, Ming Ni, Honglin Li, Yu Huang, Wenwen Xie, and Lihuan Wang highlights the critical effects of land use and cover change on China's soil organic carbon levels, revealing a significant 39.2% loss and the crucial role of reforestation. Discover how these changes impact our planet's carbon cycle and the potential for enhancing carbon sink capacity through strategic afforestation.

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Abstract
Land use and cover change (LUCC) significantly impacts global carbon cycles. This study explores LUCC's role in China's land carbon cycle using meta-analysis and an ecosystem model. Findings reveal a 39.2% loss of soil organic carbon (SOC) due to LUCC, mitigated by afforestation, which doubles gross primary productivity. Indirect climate effects, especially soil bulk density, significantly impact SOC. LUCC increased China's terrestrial carbon sink, with net ecosystem productivity reaching 0.02 ± 0.12 Pg C yr⁻¹. Reforestation and afforestation are crucial for future carbon management.
Publisher
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science
Published On
Aug 27, 2024
Authors
Yue Cheng, Peng Luo, Hao Yang, Mingwang Li, Ming Ni, Honglin Li, Yu Huang, Wenwen Xie, Lihuan Wang
Tags
land use change
carbon cycle
soil organic carbon
afforestation
carbon sink
ecosystem productivity
China

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