A tropical forest that is about thirty years old, following deforestation and agricultural use. (IMAGE)
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A tropical forest that is about thirty years old, following deforestation and agricultural use. At thirty years, the forests show no evidence of nutrient limitation on carbon accumulation. Orange paint on tree trunks allows researchers to find and measure the same trees every year to track their growth and carbon storage.
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Credit: Sarah Batterman / Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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