Earth Sciences

Tropical forest restoration under future climate change

A. Koch and J. O. Kaplan

This groundbreaking research by Alexander Koch and Jed O. Kaplan uncovers the resilience of carbon in restored tropical forests against future climate uncertainties. Discover how restoring just half the potential area could significantly enhance carbon storage potential, making it a key strategy in combating climate change!

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Abstract

This paper investigates the risks of climate change to tropical forest restoration efforts as a means of carbon sequestration. Using 221 simulations with a dynamic global vegetation model (LPJ-LMfire), the study shows that carbon in restored forests is largely preserved under various future climate scenarios, even when considering CO2 fertilization effects and wildfires. Restoring half the potential area could account for 56-69% of the carbon storage potential.

Publisher

Nature Climate Change

Published On

Feb 17, 2022

Authors

Alexander Koch, Jed O. Kaplan

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