How does vegetation management affect carbon sequestration?
* A: Forest management practices affect the rate of carbon sequestration in forest ecosystem. The effect of vegetation management on carbon sequestration is a complex issue and must be examined within a specific timeframe and include all components of the carbon life cycle. It can be difficult to assess the actual effect that vegetation management may have on carbon sequestration. In general, certain actions, such as tree planting and keeping forest productivity high, can increase carbon sequestration. Thinning forests may delay carbon dioxide emissions by reducing the chance of severe wildfire for a certain period of time. Other important forest management practices that may affect carbon sequestration include rotation length and fertilization; however, the effect of these activities are not well understood for all forest types.
