Biogeochemical and Biogeophysical Factors that Affect Trees

William J. Manning

doi:10.1017/9781108635370.004

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William J. Manning

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To assess the effects of trees and forests on the temperature of the atmosphere, it is essential to review how they function in relation to biogeochemical factors, such as photosynthesis and release of biogenic hydrocarbons (BVOCs), and biophysical factors, such as albedo, deforestation, and land-use change, evapotranspiration, and ozone. Although biogeochemical and biophysical factors can be considered separately, their interactive roles determine whether trees and forests cool or warm the atmosphere.

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Information: Trees and Global Warming
The Role of Forests in Cooling and Warming the Atmosphere
, pp. 81 - 159

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