The global terrestrial carbon cycle
Abstract
There is great uncertainty with regard to the future role of the terrestrial biosphere in the global carbon cycle. The uncertainty arises from both an inadequate understanding of current pools and fluxes as well as the potential effects of rising atmospheric concentrations of CO2 on natural ecosystems. Despite these limitations, a number of studies have estimated current and future patterns of terrestrial carbon storage. Future estimates focus on the effects of a climate change associated with a doubled atmospheric concentration of CO2. Available models for examining the dynamics of terrestrial carbon storage and the potential role of forest management and landuse practices on carbon conservation and sequestration are discussed.
- Publication:
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Water Air and Soil Pollution
- Pub Date:
- October 1993
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1993WASP...70...19S
- Keywords:
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- Climate Change;
- Potential Role;
- Forest Management;
- Carbon Cycle;
- Natural Ecosystem