Carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling implications of the evergreen understory layer in Appalachian forests

Carbon Storage and Allocation Pattern in Plant Biomass among Different Forest Plantation Stands in Guangdong, China

“…Meanwhile, there is a great potential for understory plants in terms of carbon sequestration [30]. Wan [31] pointed out that understory plants could contribute about 20% of carbon sequestration in eucalyptus plantations.…”

Wildlife species associated with non-coniferous vegetation in Pacific Northwest conifer forests: A review

“…Along with this paradigm shift, recognition of the contribution of non-coniferous vegetation to biodiversity and ecosystem function has been increasing. Herbs, shrubs, and broad-leaved trees not only represent a large portion of the plant diversity in Pacific Northwest forests (Halpern and Spies, 1995), but also have important ecosystem functions, including nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and contributions to soil fertility (Nilsson and Wardle, 2005;Chastain et al, 2006). Broad-leaved tree species, such as red alder (Alnus rubra) and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), also function in nutrient cycling, and influence soil fertility, aquatic food webs, and wildlife habitat (McComb, 1994;Bunnell et al, 1999;Compton et al, 2003;CFER, 2005).…”

Évaluation du bilan carbone du boisement en épinettes noires de territoires dénudés québécois /

“…Pour les mousses, plusieurs études sont arrivées à des résultats de productivité brute entre 0.12 t C ha" 1 jusqu'à 0.60 t C ha" 1 calculés dans des peuplements d'épinettes noires âgées de 80 à 120 ans (Busby et al 1978;Oechel et Van Cleve 1986;Frolking 1997;Gower et al 1997;Trumbore et Harden 1997;Bisbee et al 2001). En ce qui concerne les éricacées, Chastain et al (2006) …”