According to Peter B. Reich and others, "Boreal forests play key roles in global carbon cycling, so developing accurate ecosystem understanding is critical for improved carbon cycle modeling" (Reich et al., 2014). This biome sequesters upwards of 50% of the world 's above ground Carbon (Neigh et al., 2013). The process of sequestration (or more simply- storage) is demonstrated by Figure 1. Due to the Carbon cycle, Carbon is constantly being released into the atmosphere through decomposition and root respiration, and then is recycled back into plants and animals. The Carbon cycle can be illustrated by Figure 2. These processes can be monitored and affected by human intervention. This means that the forests can either be preserved and utilized more effectively, or destroyed and left to harm the planet
According to Peter B. Reich and others, "Boreal forests play key roles in global carbon cycling, so developing accurate ecosystem understanding is critical for improved carbon cycle modeling" (Reich et al., 2014). This biome sequesters upwards of 50% of the world 's above ground Carbon (Neigh et al., 2013). The process of sequestration (or more simply- storage) is demonstrated by Figure 1. Due to the Carbon cycle, Carbon is constantly being released into the atmosphere through decomposition and root respiration, and then is recycled back into plants and animals. The Carbon cycle can be illustrated by Figure 2. These processes can be monitored and affected by human intervention. This means that the forests can either be preserved and utilized more effectively, or destroyed and left to harm the planet