Forest Conservation

This article delves into the carbon cycle and carbon sequestration, explaining how carbon is released and absorbed back into the Earth. It highlights the growing problem of excessive carbon emissions, with a focus on the record levels of carbon dioxide in 2020. The article discusses two types of carbon sequestration: geologic and biologic. It emphasizes the importance of forests in carbon sequestration, revealing that U.S. forests offset a significant portion of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. The role of trees in capturing and storing carbon is explored, alongside the benefits of carbon sequestration like air and water purification, flood control, and ecosystem protection. The article also addresses the complexities of forest carbon dynamics and the need for thoughtful climate policy and forest management to maximize the benefits of carbon sequestration.