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Carbon storage on landscapes with stand-replacing fires

Authors :
Kashian, Daniel M.
Romme, William H.
Tinker, Daniel B.
Turner, Monica G.
Ryan, Michael G.
Source :
BioScience. July 2006, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p598, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Many conifer forests experience stand-replacing wildfires, and these fires and subsequent recovery can change the amount of carbon released to the atmosphere because conifer forests contain large carbon stores. Stand-replacing [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry) -- Environmental aspects
Coniferous forests -- Environmental aspects
Wildfires -- Environmental aspects
Biological sciences
Environmental aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00063568
Volume :
56
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
BioScience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.148718628

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