Environmental Science
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New study reveals urgent need for action to protect forest carbon stocks.

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Environmental Research Letters
Revisiting the status of forest carbon stock changes in the context of the measurement and monitoring needs, capabilities and potential for addressing reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
S. J. Goetz, R. Dubayah, Laura Duncanson

Paper Summary

The article explores how to measure and monitor changes in forest carbon stocks to help reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. The researchers analyzed current capabilities and needs in this area. They found that improved monitoring methods are crucial for accurately tracking changes in forest carbon stocks and addressing deforestation and degradation.

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