Impact of the conversation from evergreen coniferous to deciduous broadleaf forest on ecosystem carbon stocks and storage (domain De Mik, Brasschaat).

Study focused on the influence of the conversion from evergreen coniferous to deciduous broadleaf forest on carbon stocks and storage. Two stands (in domain De Mik, Brasschaat) will be investigated / compared: (i) old pine forest with standard management, and (ii) a young oak stand planted in a part of the pine forest. The research involves field and lab work. All the ecosystem carbon stocks will be measured (trees, understory, litter and soil). Information about the management is provided by the local ANB forester. Expected results: data from all carbon stocks of the two forest stands studied, from which the influence of different forest management on the carbon storage (climate mitigation) of forests can be deduced.

Keywords:ECOLOGY, FORESTRY, FOREST CARBON STORAGE, FOREST IN FLANDERS

Disciplines:Terrestrial ecology, Forestry management and modelling

Project type:Service project