Canada and Siberia are turning the boreal forest younger, but a new pan-Arctic map shows most of it is still mature and crucial for carbon storage
A new study reveals that despite fires and logging in parts of Canada and Siberia, the majority of the vast boreal forest remains mature, holding significant carbon. Researchers mapped forest ages, finding an average of 112 years. While younger forests dominate disturbed areas, older stands persist, crucial for carbon storage…
The Times of India ·