Disturbance-induced reduction of biomass carbon sinks of China’s forests in recent years

Forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change because of their high carbon storage and productivity. China has experienced a pronounced increase in forest area resulting from afforestation and reforestation activities since the 1970s. However, few comprehensive analyses have been made to assess the recent dynamics of biomass carbon sinks in China's forests. This study refined biomass carbon sinks of China's forests based on eight …