Publications by authors named "Sheng H Xie"
Carbon Balance Manag
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- BC's forest resources present significant opportunities for climate change mitigation, but face challenges due to the Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak and wildfires, leading to a decline in wood harvests.
- The research examined the greenhouse gas emissions of nine strategies for using harvested wood products, comparing domestic consumption versus international exports.
- Results showed that while inward-focused strategies achieved modest emission reductions, exporting wood for long-term uses was more beneficial for carbon storage, though it could negatively impact the economy if short-lived product exports were restricted.
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