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diagram of the carbon cycle in forests

  • USDA

    • Training

    Technical Mitigation Options in Forests

    Dr. Richard A. Birdsey, a Senior Scientist with the Woodwell Climate Research Center, discusses the forest carbon cycle, the role of U.S. forests in mitigating climate change and helping the U.S. meet its 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, and how conditions in the future may impact this critical carbon sink.

    Year
    2024

    Details

    Hazards
    Multiple or All Hazards
    Assets
    Forestry
    Sources
    USDA—U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Module Time
    0:48
    Format
    Federal Engagement & Capacity-building
    Online, Self-Guided
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    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
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