a comparative study of regional and cover type influences on carbon content in above-ground woody live biomass
abstract
this thesis provides an analysis of the influence of forest region, cover type, and species
composition on carbon storage in above-ground woody biomass across boreal and great
lakes-st. lawrence (glsl) regions. the plot data was gathered for perimeter forest
ltd., which specialises in providing high-integrity carbon credits resulting from its forest
management and biodiversity conservation efforts in canada. the study unveils
significant regional differences in carbon storage capabilities, with the glsl region's
hardwood ecosystems exhibiting superior carbon storage potential compared to the
boreal region. the study also found that the type of cover type had an influence on the
amount of carbon present. tolerant hardwoods showed higher levels of carbon in the
great lakes-st. lawrence region, while mixed woods showed higher levels in the boreal
region. these differences are attributed to the distinct ecological adaptations, growth
rates, and sizes of species within each region. the findings highlight the necessity of
sophisticated, dynamic management approaches that consider regional differences,
species diversity, and stand ecological characteristics to maximize carbon storage and
contribute significantly to climate change mitigation efforts.
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