Increasing that potential and developing long term forest management techniques to enhance the sequestration of carbon will help strengthen California's economy and forestland environment.
Carbon sequestration is the natural process of storing carbon in a temporary or permanent state.
Dr. Henry Wallace, the study's principal investigator and a professor at Chico State's Agricultural College, welcomed the opportunity to coordinate this effort. By studying forest ecosystems, we hope to be better able to understand and plot the carbon storage potential of California forests. Carbon dioxide is recognized as one of the greenhouse gases with the potential to contribute to climate change. This gas comprises the largest amount of any greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Charles J. Brown, Regional Manager for FGS, sees practical applications that could benefit his business.