Initial forest age distribution may generate computational sinks or sources of carbon: A generic approach to test assumptions underlying the EU LULUCF forest reference levels

Abstract Background The current EU LULUCF regulation calls for member state-specific Forest Reference Levels (FRLs) for benchmark in the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals of managed forest land during the compliance period (2021–2030). According to the technical guidance on develop...

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Main Authors: Jari Vauhkonen, Antti Mutanen, Tuula Packalen, Antti Asikainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Carbon Balance and Management
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-021-00177-4