See how climate change and increased disturbances from fire, insects and other sources will affect the forest carbon cycle. Carbon losses can be fully recovered, if the forest regenerates after the disturbance and if given enough time.
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Carbon cycles through forested ecosystems, but climate change will increase disturbance in many of these ecosystems. Many U.S. forests currently act as carbon sinks, but increased disturbance may alter this dynamic. Management responses could include focusing on rapid regeneration following a disturbance.
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You should gain an understanding of:
The effect climate change will have on disturbances, and corresponding carbon effects.
How a management focus on forest regeneration after disturbances addresses the recovery of carbon lost from an ecosystem.