Estimating the age-dependent changes in carbon stocks of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands in Turkey


Lee J., Tolunay D., Makineci E., Comez A., Son Y. M., Kim R., ...More

ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE, vol.73, no.2, pp.523-531, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 73 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s13595-016-0546-5
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.523-531
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Key message Simulated and observed carbon stocks in Scots pine forests varied considerably with stand age. The contribution of biomass to the total forest carbon stocks increased and that of dead organic matter decreased with increasing stand age.