"Forest carbon" refers to the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is stored within forests. Forests absorb CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, using it to grow and store it in their trees, plants, and soil. This helps in reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, which is beneficial for combating climate change.
Forest carbon is important for maintaining a balanced ecosystem and preventing excess greenhouse gases from accumulating in the atmosphere.
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