Patterns and controlling factors of soil carbon sequestration in nitrogen-limited and -rich forests in China—a meta-analysis

Ngaba, Mbezele Junior Yannick; Uwiragiye, Yves; Zhou, Jianbin

doi:10.7717/peerj.14694

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“…For instance, aged trees store more atmospheric carbon than young trees [135][136][137]. The potential for carbon sequestration also varies depending on the type of forest, shrubs, agroforests, and other life forms and soil under the species [134,138,139]. Global interest has recently been placed on nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation [140][141][142], highlighting the potential of forests in carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere and carbon storage in the soil [127,143].…”

Section: Potential Impacts Of Forestry On the Environmental Footprint...mentioning

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Balancing Livestock Environmental Footprints with Forestry-Based Solutions: A Review

Solomon,

Gupta,

Ncho

2023

Ecologies

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Livestock production, as one of the oldest and most significant human activities, plays a vital role in fulfilling the global demand for human nutrition and other animal-related products while contributing to poverty reduction. However, it is also important to address the environmental impact of livestock animals. Over 60% of the global biomass harvested annually to support human activity is directed towards this sector, raising concerns about its sustainability. In addition to substantial water and fertilizer usage reported in recent years, it is estimated that 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated by the livestock sector. Furthermore, the increasing amount of manure resulting from intensive animal farming raises concerns about its disposal and potential water pollution. The degradation of pasture and rangeland is another significant contributor to soil erosion. Multiple approaches are being studied to reduce the environmental impact of livestock production, but a sustainable alternative may be through forestry. Forests play a vital role in countering livestock emissions by absorbing billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year, and they act as a crucial carbon sink. Furthermore, the diversity and age of forests impact the carbon sequestration process. Forests also help to combat climate change by reducing soil erosion and regulating the water cycle. As such, sustainable forest management is essential as forests provide multiple benefits, including economic, environmental, and social benefits, while also sequestering carbon. In this review, the current impact of modern livestock production is described, along with the potential for mitigating it through forestry-based solutions.

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Balancing Livestock Environmental Footprints with Forestry-Based Solutions: A Review

Solomon,

Gupta,

Ncho

2023

Ecologies

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Distribution of biomass and carbon content in estimation of carbon density for typical forests

Zhou,

Hu,

Wang

2023

Global Ecology and Conservation

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Carbon Balance in Soils under Conifers and Broadleaved Species within La Sierra, Dominican Republic

Bueno-López,

Caraballo-Rojas,

Pérez-Gonzales

2024

Forests

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Our research assesses the effects of four forest species, namely, Swietenia macrophylla King, Swietenia mahagoni (L.) Jack., Pinus occidentalis Swartz, and Pinus caribaea Morelet var. Caribaea, on the soil and litter organic carbon (C) stocks, C dioxide equivalent balance (BCO2 Eq.) diurnal, and periodic dynamics beneath these species. Reforestation projects in the study region cover 1200, 543, 770, and 1152 hectares, respectively, with these four species being the most relevant in reforestation projects within the country. To determine the BCO2 Eq. per unit area, we compared the greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) expressed as CO2 Eq. units with the organic C stocks found in the mineral soil to a depth of 30 cm and in the forest litter. In four measurement periods over 18 months, we conducted field measurements in sixteen stands, four per species. Our results indicate that S. mahagoni emitted the lowest CO2 Eq., while S. macrophylla released the highest amount into the atmosphere. At the end of the 18 months, BCO2 Eq. from S. macrophylla soils was 299.70 metric tons ha−1 year−1, while for P. occidentalis, P. caribaea, and S. mahagoni, the corresponding quantities were 103.64, 146.41, and 72.34, respectively. All species showed a general upward pattern in soil respiration from September 2020 to March 2022. The average CO2 Eq. flux rates to the atmosphere were approximately 65.4, 51.1, and 75.9 percent higher in S. macrophylla soils compared to the respective rates of P. occidentalis, P. caribaea, and S. mahagoni.

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Patterns and controlling factors of soil carbon sequestration in nitrogen-limited and -rich forests in China—a meta-analysis

Cited by 3 publications

References 94 publications

Balancing Livestock Environmental Footprints with Forestry-Based Solutions: A Review

Balancing Livestock Environmental Footprints with Forestry-Based Solutions: A Review

Distribution of biomass and carbon content in estimation of carbon density for typical forests

Carbon Balance in Soils under Conifers and Broadleaved Species within La Sierra, Dominican Republic

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