First signs of carbon sink saturation in European forest biomass

Gert-Jan Nabuurs (), Marcus Lindner, Pieter J. Verkerk, Katja Gunia, Paola Deda, Roman Michalak and Giacomo Grassi
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Gert-Jan Nabuurs: Alterra, Wageningen University and Research
Marcus Lindner: European Forest Institute
Pieter J. Verkerk: European Forest Institute
Katja Gunia: Arbonaut
Paola Deda: FAO-UNECE Forestry and Timber Section, Palais des Nations
Roman Michalak: FAO-UNECE Forestry and Timber Section, Palais des Nations
Giacomo Grassi: European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Environment and Sustainability

Nature Climate Change, 2013, vol. 3, issue 9, 792-796

Abstract: Since the 1950s—after centuries of stock decline and deforestation—European forests started to recover, becoming a persistent carbon sink. The effect was projected to continue for decades, however there are early signs that the sink is saturating. This Perspective calls for a timely reaction from policymakers and forest managers to sustain European forests and thus the carbon sink.

Date: 2013
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