Response to Comment on "Tropical forests are a net carbon source based on aboveground measurements of gain and loss"
Author(s):
Baccini, A.
Walker, W.
Carvalho, L.
Farina, M.
Houghton, R.A.
Publication Year:
2019
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Source: 358 (6360, 230-234)
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Collections: FSC Research Portal
Abstract
The Hansen et al. critique centers on the lack of spatial agreement between two very different datasets. Nonetheless, properly constructed comparisons designed to reconcile the two datasets yield up to 90% agreement (e.g., in South America).
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Sustainability dimension(s):
2. Environmental
Topics:
2.3. Climate
Subtopics:
Carbon
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Forest Zones:
Tropical
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FSC relevant studies
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