Carbon stocks and sequestration in terrestrial and marine ecosystems: a lever for nature restoration? A quick scan for terrestrial and marine EUNIS habitat types
Hendriks, K.; Gubbay, S.; Arets, E.; Janssen, J. (2020). Carbon stocks and sequestration in terrestrial and marine ecosystems: a lever for nature restoration? A quick scan for terrestrial and marine EUNIS habitat types. Wageningen Environmental Research Report. Wageningen Environmental Research: Wageningen. 87 pp.
Part of: Wageningen Environmental Research Report. Wageningen Environmental Research: Wageningen. ISSN 1566-7197, more
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| Keywords |
Marine/Coastal; Terrestrial |
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Carbon stock, Carbon sequestration rate, Ecosystem, EUNIS habitat, marine, terrestrial |
| Authors | | Top |
- Hendriks, K.
- Gubbay, S.
- Arets, E.
- Janssen, J.
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| Abstract |
Carbon storage in ecosystems is in the spotlight of environmental policy because of possible mitigating effects on climate change. Carbon uptake by ecosystems may lower atmospheric CO2 concentrations. A short overview is presented of carbon stocks and carbon sequestration rates in terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and possible measures impacting carbon storage. A classification is designed for carbon stocks and carbon sequestration rates which is used to classify the EUNIS habitat types. Although many studies are found presenting relevant information, methodological differences between studies hampers clear interpretation of data. Only a limited number of studies contains information on the carbon pools or carbon sequestration rates of all ecosystem components. There is an expanding literature on carbon storage showing that ecosystems play an important and irreplaceable role in cycling and storing carbon over short, medium and long timescales. Nevertheless, scientific uncertainties surrounding quantitative estimates of carbon storage within many ecosystems remain high. Measures that stimulate carbon storage may have trade-offs to other ecosystem services. Values of biodiversity and ecosystem services have to be taken into account when measures are taken to store carbon in ecosystems. |
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