Carbon

Researchers Conclude Younger Forests Play a More Crucial Role in Carbon Capture than Older Forests

A recent study looking at the dynamics of carbon accumulation and loss in forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States concluded that young forests accumulate the most carbon before canopy closure and old-growth trees play a minor role in...

Study Shows Wood Products Help Fight Climate Change

A 2014 study revealed that wood products offer significant environmental advantages over materials like concrete, metals, and plastics. Researchers in the study emphasize that understanding these benefits is crucial for ensuring the competitiveness of wood in the face...

Do Older Forests Sequester More Carbon?

Dr. Steve Prisley, Principal Research Scientist for the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) has run modeling scenarios based on published studies in order to compare the net impact on carbon sequestration of reducing or eliminating timber harvest...