Springer - Fluxes of Carbon, Water and Energy of European Forests

As human society faces the challenge of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations to protect the climate system, understanding terrestrial ecosystems becomes vital. This scientific volume, part of the Ecological Studies series (163), examines the role of forests in managing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Through the balance of photosynthesis and respiration, forests act as a significant terrestrial carbon sink. This book explores how these ecosystems absorb emissions, providing essential data for those studying the climate system and plant sciences. It is a necessary resource for researchers and students focusing on the biological sciences and the complex processes that govern forest environments. By analyzing the movement of carbon, water, and energy, this text offers a deep look into how European forests contribute to global environmental stability.