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Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle (in English)
Lal, Rattan ; Lorenz, Klaus ; Hüttl, Reinhard F. (Author)
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Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle (in English) - Lal, Rattan ; Lorenz, Klaus ; Hüttl, Reinhard F.
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Synopsis "Recarbonization of the Biosphere: Ecosystems and the Global Carbon Cycle (in English)"
Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health.
