Forest carbon stocks

Forest carbon stocks refer to the amount of carbon stored within forests, primarily in trees, soil, and other vegetation. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, storing it as biomass. When trees grow, forests act as carbon sinks, reducing greenhouse gases, while deforestation or forest degradation releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Monitoring forest carbon stocks is essential for understanding how forests help regulate the Earth's climate and for guiding conservation and management efforts aimed at maximizing their role in mitigating global warming.