Research
European forests need to solve two crises—but not necessarily in one place
Phys.org ·
The Brief
- Forest areas can act as carbon sinks and as habitats for thousands of species, but not always at the same time.
- A University of Copenhagen researcher says this has implications for how Europe should manage its forests.
- The source reports the trade-off framing; no specific figures are given in the provided excerpt.
Why it matters
Forest management policy in Europe may need to treat carbon storage and biodiversity as potentially separate goals that can require different locations, which matters for planning and conservation decisions.
Who’s affected
- European forest managers and policymakers
- Conservation and climate planners
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Forest areas can act both as carbon sinks and as vital habitats for thousands of species—but not necessarily at the same time. This has important implications for how Europe should manage its forests, says a University of Copenhagen researcher.
Timeline
Earth News article on European forest carbon and biodiversity trade-offs published
Earth News - Earth Science News, Earth Science, Climate Change
European forests need to solve two crises—but not necessarily in one place