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Impact of forest management on ecosystem carbon storage in Scots pine stands (domain De Inslag, Brasschaat)

Study focused on the influence of forest management on carbon storage in Scots pine stands. Two stands (in domain De Inslag, Brasschaat) will be investigated / compared: (i) seldomly thinned old pine forest, and (ii) frequently thinned old pine forest with new plantings (oaks). This research involves field and lab work. All carbon stocks of the ecosystem will be measured (trees, understory, litter and soil). Data about management are provided by the local ANB ranger. 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.
Date:1 Dec 2020 →  30 Nov 2021
Keywords:ECOLOGY, FORESTRY, FOREST CARBON STORAGE, FOREST IN FLANDERS
Disciplines:Terrestrial ecology, Forestry management and modelling
Project type:Service project