Almost half of the total organic carbon (C) in terrestrial ecosystems is stored in forest soils.
By altering rates of input or release of C from soils, forest management activities can …

Nitrogen (N) is used in many of life's fundamental biomolecules, and it is also a participant in
environmental redox chemistry. Biogeochemical processes control the amount and form of N …

ES 6: 3-5 Replace “It is unequivocal that emissions of the well-mixed greenhouse gases
(GHG) carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2 O) from human activities …

Soil respiration (Rs) plays a crucial role in regulating carbon (C) cycling in terrestrial
ecosystems and the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration. However, the impact …

Terrestrial ecosystem carbon (C) sequestration plays an important role in ameliorating
global climate change. While tropical forests exert a disproportionately large influence on …

European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

There is a clear need for transformative change in the land management and food
production sectors to address the global land challenges of climate change mitigation …

Livestock production systems currently occupy around 28% of the land surface of the
European Union (equivalent to 65% of the agricultural land). In conjunction with other …

Global nitrogen fixation contributes 413 Tg of reactive nitrogen (Nr) to terrestrial and marine
ecosystems annually of which anthropogenic activities are responsible for half, 210 Tg N …

Gaseous ammonia (NH 3) is the most abundant alkaline gas in the atmosphere. In addition,
it is a major component of total reactive nitrogen. The largest source of NH 3 emissions is …