My understanding is that when trees die, the CO2 they store is by default returned to the atmosphere. Does anyone know the mechanism, preferably with a credible source? (Trying to better understand trees as a negative emissions technology.)
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My searches haven't yielded an answer, but I'm sure it's been estimated. I have a bad feeling I've seen the estimate, & forgotten it...
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Depends wildly on which trees, where. In an old-growth tropical forest, it’s close to 100% microbial.
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