Forests' long-term potential for carbon offsetting

As well as cutting our fossil fuel emissions, planting new forests, or managing existing forests or agricultural land more effectively can capitalise on nature’s ability to act as a carbon sink. Research published online in the open access journal Carbon Balance and Management shows that although planting trees alone is unlikely to solve our climate problems, large-scale plantations could have a significant effect in the longer term.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news127452558.html">Forests' long-term potential for carbon offsetting</a></p> <p>As well as cutting our fossil fuel emissions, planting new forests, or managing existing forests or agricultural land more effectively can capitalise on nature’s ability to act as a carbon sink. Research published online in the open access journal <i>Carbon Balance and Management</i> shows that although planting trees alone is unlikely to solve our climate problems, large-scale plantations could have a significant effect in the longer term.</p>