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Gradient anaysis of biomass in Costa Rica and a first estimate of total emissions of greenhouse gases from biomass burning

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:572371

One important component of sustainable development for a nation is the degree to which it can balance greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange with the atmosphere. Scientists at NHEERL-WED recently estimated the release of such GHGs from the conversion of a range of forest types in Costa Rica between 1940-1983. They also evaluated the influence of environmental gradients that affect the rates and patterns of deforestation and the carbon pools of the forest cleared on GHG emissions.

Research Organization:
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). Dept. of Forest Science
OSTI ID:
572371
Report Number(s):
PB--98-116403/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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