Pan, Y et al. (2024) conducted a comprehensive study of the forest carbon sink from 1990 to 2019. According to the study, on a global scale, the carbon sink in forests has remained steady. By delving into the study’s data tables, a positive trend can be observed in Dasos operating area, Boreal and Temperate Europe:
- Total forest area has increased.
- Forest carbon stock has increased.
- The carbon sink has remained steady.
Although these results are encouraging, some regional issues need to be addressed. Tropical forest area has decreased, as has the carbon sink in the entire boreal region. Pan, Y et al. (2024) noted that to maintain the global carbon sink, deforestation must be halted, reforestation should be increased, and timber-harvesting practices should be improved.
As a forest manager, Dasos promotes sustainable forest management practices as a pioneer in the field, utilising the best available knowledge. Additionally, Dasos monitors the annual carbon impact of the forests it manages—the estimated carbon impact, including the substitution effect, is 1.5 Mt CO2eq per year.
