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A collaborative study involving ecologists and climate scientists has revealed forests' significant role in carbon capture, crucial for climate mitigation.
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The research, spanning tropical to boreal forests, offers insights into how biodiversity influences a forest's ability to sequester carbon.
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Findings suggest that forests could capture 226 Gigatonnes of carbon if allowed to recover, alongside reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Currently, forests store about 328 Gigatonnes less carbon than their potential, largely due to deforestation and land use changes.
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Protecting existing forests is vital, as 61% of the carbon capture potential lies in allowing these ecosystems to reach maturity.
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The study highlights the necessity of connecting fragmented forests through sustainable management for maximum carbon absorption.
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Lead author Lidong Mo emphasizes the urgency of ending deforestation to restore global biodiversity.
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Thomas Crowther, senior author, stresses the importance of local community involvement for effective and long-term carbon capture.
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While forests play a pivotal role in carbon drawdown, they cannot replace the need for reducing fossil fuel emissions.
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