Forest and wood products role in carbon sequestration
An evaluation of the use of U.S. forests and forest products for carbon emission mitigation is presented. The current role of forests in carbon sequestration is described in terms of regional differences and forest management techniques. The potential for increasing carbon storage by converting marginal crop and pasture land, increasing timberland growth, reducing wildfire losses, and changing timber harvest methods is examined. Post-harvest carbon flows, environmental impacts of wood products, biomass energy crops, and increased use of energy-conserving trees are reviewed for their potential in reducing or offsetting carbon emissions. It is estimated that these techniques could offset 20 to 40 percent of the carbon emitted annually in the U.S. 39 refs., 5 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- International Climate Change Partnership, Arlington, VA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 577046
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970687--PROC.; ON: DE98003129
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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