An Economic Approach to Planting Trees for Carbon Storage

Peter J. Parks; David E. Hall; Bengt Kristrom; Omar R. Masera; Robert J. Multon; Andrew J. Plantinga; Joel N. Swisher; Jack K. Winjum

doi:10.1080/10643389709388507

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An Economic Approach to Planting Trees for Carbon Storage

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Authors:

Peter J. Parks, David E. Hall, Bengt Kristrom, Omar R. Masera, Robert J. Multon, Andrew J. Plantinga, Joel N. Swisher, Jack K. Winjum

Year:

1997

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389709388507

Source:

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 27(Special): S9-S21

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Abstract

Abstract: Methods are described for evaluating economic and carbon storage aspects of tree planting projects (e.g., plantations for restoration, roundwood, bioenergy, and nonwood products). Total carbon (C) stock is dynamic and comprises C in vegetation, decomposing matter, soil, products, and fuel substituted. An alternative (reference) case is essential for project evaluation.

Keywords

Global change, forests, carbon, plantations, tree planting, project evaluation

Citation

Parks, Peter J.; Hall, David O.; Kristrom, Bengt; Masera, Omar R.; Multon, Robert J.; Plantinga, Andrew J.; Swisher, Joel N.; Winjum, Jack K. 1997. An Economic Approach to Planting Trees for Carbon Storage. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 27(Special): S9-S21