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- B33L-2036: Seasonal and Regional Variations in the Changing Trends of Forest Carbon Absorption in South Korea
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Board 2036‚ Hall EFG (Poster Hall)NOLA CC
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Juhan Park, National Center for AgroMeteorology (First Author, Presenting Author)
Sungsik Cho, Seoul National University
Minseok Kang, Gangneung-Wonju National University
Seungwon Sohn, National Center for AgroMeteorology
Park Go Eun, National Institute of Forest Science
This study examined how well South Korea's forests absorb the carbon dioxide driving climate change over the last 25 years. We found good news overall: the nation's forests are getting better at sequestering carbon. However, this positive trend is not uniform. The improvement is almost entirely concentrated in the spring, with no significant change observed in autumn absorption. More importantly, geography plays a key role. Forests along the east coast showed a contrasting trend, absorbing less carbon during summer and autumn. This appears to be linked to decreasing sunlight in that region during those seasons, which limits the trees' energy for photosynthesis. These findings highlight that a single national strategy is insufficient. To effectively enhance our forests' carbon-fighting ability, we must develop tailored management plans that account for these critical regional and seasonal differences.
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