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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-18-2627-2021
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Effects of Earth system feedbacks on the potential mitigation of large-scale tropical forest restoration
Department of Geography, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, UK
Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Chris Brierley
Department of Geography, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, UK
Simon L. Lewis
Department of Geography, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, UK
School of Geography, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT Leeds, UK
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Short summary
Estimates of large-scale tree planting and forest restoration as a carbon sequestration tool typically miss a crucial aspect: the Earth system response to the increased land carbon sink from new vegetation. We assess the impact of tropical forest restoration using an Earth system model under a scenario that limits warming to 2 °C. Almost two-thirds of the carbon impact of forest restoration is offset by negative carbon cycle feedbacks, suggesting a more modest benefit than in previous studies.
Estimates of large-scale tree planting and forest restoration as a carbon sequestration tool...
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